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Weekly Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1841), 1848-12-09

Weekly Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1841), 1848-12-09 page 1

WEEKLY 0 TO ST A mrn j o RNAL. VOLUME XXXIX. COLUMBUS, SATURDAY, DEC EMBER 9, 1848. NUMBER 15. I'UM.IMIKn KVKHY WKDNKdDAY MOHNINU, HY THRALL & ltKl'.D. JJico in tho Journal Building, smith tut corner nf High streetand Sugar alloy. WM. B.TH1ULL AND HF.NKY KKLD, EtUToui. '1' K U M 8 : Tun v Him iiuiPMiiifKiiH which inavbodiacharufid bv tint oovuinnt of Two I)om.ah iu advunco, and free f postage, or of per contan to Affcnts or Collectors. The Journnl in alto published Daily and Tri-Weekly da in ihe yuan Daily, poraiinuui, 7 ( Tri-Woekly, Jjf. MONDAY EVENING, December 4, 1H48. The First Mondftr In December, 1818 The Leg is) it lure of Ohio lis Organization iu Iho Irene h Style I Eztraordinary exigencies ore tho ancestors of ex-traonlinary events, and new comliinationa of circumstances naturally produce an offspring aa remarkable aa the combinations themselves. The progress of the world human advancement the large strides which are making towards universal freedom, and the stops Which have been already achieved, should have, and duuLlless have prepared lh public mind for rem I la which, in the soberer daya of the world, would have been looked upon aa portentous aa they arc remarkable. When the serpent Locofucoism firat entered the fair Eden of our politics, no one saw in its flexile gambols and starry crest the offspring of woe which its tnalurer life would beget among us, nor the strange and distorted relation in which it might place events Jhc most usual and ordinary, before our vision. . This day, the Legislature of Ohio should have organized according to the Constitution.' Whether it has dons so, is a question now mooted between two large and respectable bodies of men, each claiming the powers, rights, duties, emoluments and obligations of a House of lleprcseiilatives, and each apparently determined to retain those franchises by every means Which skill can invent, and the utmost vigilance achieve. What wilt be the result of this Siamese condition of our political affairs, is a question io far invol-ved in the mists of obscurity and duubl, that to attempt its solution would be idle, aa an attempt to unravel any other enigma whose leaves may be changed, and whose dictations may be averted by the next breeze that blows upon them. Wo intend to give, aa nearly as possible, a description of what was done and said on this occasion of the birth of Iho two headed monitor that umw claim! the Hall ol Representatives of Ohio, ns the place where lie may resort, to lie down and to rise and feed, at his leisure. At eight o'clock this morning1, the eats of the pub-tio were saluted wi'.h a faint ringing of the bell of the Stale Mouse, in a mmmer slightly partaking of the character of a fire alarm, but sounding more like the first e Hurls at a quiet ting, by some roguish buy who had stolen into the belfry. It continued but (or a moment, however, and ceased without having excited the popular attention. There were thoso however, who were upon the alert men who were determined to earn their first three dolUrs by an exemplary act of early rising, and by getting to their Legislative labors in season. To these men the doors of Iho State House opened as if by magic they walked in and filled the area, while at their heels eameacrowd, incited doubtless by curiosity and with that laudable determination which all men exhibit, to be present whenever any of their species are about to attempt an extraordinary j demonstration. Instantly a motion was made that j Mr. Leiler, of Stark, lake the chair a few men said aye Mr. Letter was already in his seal behind the Clerk's desk. A call was made fur the members from Hamilton eounty Messrs. Long, Armstrong,1 flocdtcr, Pugh and Pierce presented themselves, and were hastily sworn in by Judge Heed, who had risen early for that purpose, and the Locofocos present drew a long deep breath of relief, after so tremeuduous an effect. Other members to the number of thirty .seven were then sworn in as they appeared, and tho Hume, as thus constituted, rested from its labors. It is staled upon good authority that so liberally un scrupulous were these conscientious ofticere of this aelf cu n iu luted House, that one or two persona were permitted to be sworn into office as members, who had no certificates of election ; and indeed it seemed that the Honorable member of the judiciary who waa called upon to ad mi titer the constitutional solemnity was gifted with a sort of involuntary emission of the otth, by which he showered iton the head of any one who happened to pass where he stood, so that, like the blessing of Heaven it fell upon both the just and the unjust. Now there occurred an interval of inaction, in which men looked at each other, and wondered what was to come next, and passed here and there among tho crowd, inquiring what was to bo done. This recess seemed lube distasteful to iho audience in the galleries and lobby, who from time to time, with lamps and whistling, seemed to call for a recommencement of the performance : Chairman "The House will please come to order.' A Voice " This is not the ordinary time for the House to assemble; wait till tho bell rings." (Loiid mpplnust in the third titr.) At hn.tr pisl nine, after the ringing of the bell of the State House in the usual minner, Mr. Holcomb of (iallia, made his appearance upon the steps of the Speaker's desk, called upon Ihejusiembly to come to nrder, and introduced Mr. Swift, the clerk of the House of Representatives of last year, whom he re quested to call the roll of members. Mr. Leiter I w 11 call the roll, I believe 1 am en titled to the chair." And Mr. Leiler proceeded lo call from a piper which he held in his hand. Mr. Olds, of Pickaway, remarked ihal in the call then making he did not hear the name of Hamilton eounty, and requested tint a call might bo made for the members from those districts. Mr. Leiter " Call tho me miters that have not an swered. Gentlemen, you will please forward your certificates.' The call went on nobody answering. While this was being done, a voice from the Whg aide "The House is ready to proceed to organize in the usual frm, and the Clerk is present to assist in its j organization by calling the roll of members. Accord-1 ing to custom, I move that Gen. Holcomb take tho j chair." A call waa made for the ayea and nays, and Gen. Holcomb was declared elected, lie took his place and the call was about to commence, Mr Leiter "This is out of ort'er." Coirs " Has the gentleman hern sworn ? " Another "That niakee no difference." Call for Hamilton county It has not been called." Mr, Ltittr, The number of Representatives lo which Hamilton county is entitled is full, nu further call will be made." A voice, " Does the Chairman decline f " A voic. 1 move that Hamilton eounty be called again.' Mr. Leiler. " The question is shall Ham ' " lias that gentleman been sworn in ?" " Proceed with the call." Mr. LtUcr, Come to order there's too much noise and eon fun ton. (Trt mentions opplaust in as lobby iatenst delight m lac galleries) Aa 1 under stand, mine arc to be permitted lo Vote except such as have been sworn iu." A voice "I don't recognise any such rale." Mr. Ltittr. "All In favor of that question. Tlic Clerk will proceed to call the roll." "Who is the Clerk? Who appointed him?" The roll is called, and all answer "No," .1 Voit. "Lnuder ! Mr. Clerk !" (Immense applause ) Let the old Clerk proceed to call the roll in the usual form tint wo may organize according lo law." Mr. Ltittr. -"Thai's out of order." ((treat laughter in all parts nf the House.) Mr. Leiler then proceeds to call the districts of the Stsle from his paper. Nobody answers. A Voire. No use to proceed with that call!" (Laughter) Mr. .filer "The call is going on, sir I Gentle men, you will please In present your certificates if you have any. (Applause ) ll will take some time to swear you all in, gentlemen, if you don't answer to your names." Mr. Holcomb "The Clerk will call the mil ot members they will enme forward, aa they are called ami take the oath of office, which qualifies them for their duty aa members of the House of Represents lives." Mr Swift proceeds to call ; Mr, loiter also com inenccs calling, and a scene of ludicrous uproar fo lows shouts of "Go it, old fellow!" "Mow go a-head " " Whew !" "Put 'em through," &.c. Mr. Letter. Gentlemen, you make loo much noise ai.d confusion. (Screams of laughter ) You must keep alill. (More noise than ever ) If you want to organize the lobby, you must go there. (Apulauso.) Mr. Swift colli and Mr. Leiter culls, amid yells of order. Mr. Jlolcomb "Gentlemen, will you pleaio keep quiet? (yells) Will the Whigs that are In the House endeavor to preserve its quiet and dignity?1 Mr. Steift. "The memoer from Knox and Holmes." Mr. Leiter. "The member from Knox and Holmes." (great and unceasing uproar.) Mr. Swift Tho member from Medina. Mr, teller "The member from Medina. Mr. fiicit "The member from Mercer, Allen and A n glaze. Mr. Leiter The member from Mercer, Allen and Auglaze. (Uproar still increasing ) A voice. Mr. Chairman, 1 move" " Let it go on." " What's the use now? you'd better " " Go ahead." (Applause ) Mr. lloleomb.1 The members will be sworn." The oath wus administered in I lie proper form. " Hold up your hands," said one, "uud your heads," said somebody in the lobby. " Who appointed" " None of your business ? " A eoice " Mr. Chairman, I movo Ihit we proceed lo elect a Speaker" Aye, No-oo; Lost. Hurra. A motion was made to adjourn, was put by Mr. Holcomb, and carried, and thereupon the Home was evacuated by the Whigs; having taken a recess un. til iwo o'clock, P. M. ll is no more than justice to the whole performance to say that while on the part of the Locofocos itshows a criminal design which is ready to resort to the most contemptible means for its execution, the criminality of the thing haa been overshadowed and buried in its intense ridiculousness. And this is increased a thousand fold by the fact that haa leaked out in Hie course of the day, that so much afraid were the Locofocos Hint this game would be played by the Whigi, that the wiseacres actually sat up the whole of last night that they might bo ready to turn out and resist, in ease the Wings should be found endeavoring to make a House of Representatives, by stealing into the hall in the dark, and organizing before the cock-crowing. We hope that the people of iho Slate of Ohio will not form unchangeable opinions regarding the wisdom of their representatives, from this, their first act. Later, l o'clock, P. M The Locofoco members are in possession of the House, taking their lunches of crackers, cheese, &c. at their desks; and with a guard of two men over the bell of the Homo that it may not be rung at the lime to which tho adjournment was taken. From the Olentnnuy Gazette. I When a man iroes on to the witness' stand and tes tifies to only a part of the truth, he is pronounced a perjured villain and sent to the I eiiueniiary, accordingly Ohio Statesman. i iio majority of the Whiira, (in Ohio,) in 1 nj 4 , was i,!)IO the majority of Gen. Cass, thu Democratic candidate, over (ten. Taylor, Whig candidate, for President, is 10,'IMk betnir a IVhie loss, ami a Ucma- rratic gaint of iM,?(j(j in four year. Ohio Statesman t Awe. til. Now, did the writer of the last paragraph intend lo state the to hole truth t No such thing! Like nu merous other paragraphs that appear daily in the columns of that paper, a most essential vart of the truth," is suppressed fur the deliberate purpose of deceiving its readers. The writer knows full well that there is no such Democratic gain, or W hig loss, as he thus asserts, and that tho apparent increase of Democratic votes, in four years, a demonstrated in his own figures, is only 5,7-15 ! ! The total increase of votes in Ohio, since 1814, is shown to be IG,4!H). The fair Democratic proportion, of this increase, as demonstrated by Iho vote of thai year, is 7,H?(i nearly. Showing a positive decline of prtipurwmau uemocraitc sirengtlt, in ine oiuir, since iOJI uj 2.I.U votes ! What, then, are the deserts ot this pcrjured vil lain t" " Nathan said to David, thou art the man " who ought to bk sent to the Penitentiary "and atl the people say Amkn " "Su moth it bk." " I A ItT or Til It 1 hUTH. Grnb Gnmcl This is the day prescribed by I he Constitution of Ohio fur the annual assembling of the General Assembly. It has been anticipated that there would he some difficulty in organizing Ihe House of Representatives, growing out of the fact that although a clear majority of six Whig members were fairly chosen by the peo pie, yel the Locofocos had managed to get up con-tests, whereby the right to seats of six of tho Whig members elect were disputed. In all these cases ex. cept two, the pretezls on which these contests are based, were ahtuluttlij frivolous and in one of these two cases, the person having the certificate of election re. signed that certificate, thus prod using a vacancy which has been supplied by the people of the district ; so that in fact there is but a single case in controversy, which would nut be decided in favor of the Whigs by any impartial tribunal. This was the stale of the facts as they exist here. For four days past, thero has been congregated here an unusual number of individuals who claim to exercise a prominence it; the Locofoco party, and who have been in conclave by night and by dny ; but what have been the purposes and results of their private deliberations is matter of inference only. And those inferences wo draw from what has transpired this morning. At a few minutes past eight o'clock to-day, tho Stale House bell waa tolled fur the apace of one or two minutes, succeeded by a rapid peal like unto a fire alarm. At this signal, the Locofoco members and claimants of seals congregated themselves in ihe Rep resentatives' Hall, and Ihe farce of administering to them an oath, was performed by Judge Reed of tho Supreme Court. This attempt to obtain by surreptitious means the control of tho Legislative body, demonstrates more strongly than any argument nf ours could do, the utter holluieness of their pretensions, and the conscious ness lhat it would not do to suffer ttieir cause to be tried upon its merits. About two hours alter this larce had hern enacted. and at the same hour of the day when tt has been uniformly the practice fur the General Assembly lomeet on the first day of its sessions the bell ol the Stale House was raiijf.and the members assembled in their respective chambers. Fur the proceedings there, we refer to tho appropriate head. The Wny It wm Done. This morning about two hours before the usual lime for tho assembling of the Legislature, a cabahsiie signal waa given, understood by the Locofocos and no one else. At the signal, Iho Locofoco members rush to the hall of the House, and with Indecent ha ile call one of their members to the chair who lakes the place assigned him, and instead of awaiting the usual preliminary formalities, and instead of calling the member by counties iu alphabetical order commenced his labors by calling (or the nienibera from Hamilton and Ituttrr! Under this call, persona not legally elected came forward, and were by Judge of the Suprtm Court in waiting for the purpose, sworn in as Repres ntatives! At the usual hour, 10 o'clock, both Houses convened, and in the Senate, six unsuccessful attempts wero made to rfiVct a choice of Speaker, when the Senate took a recess until to-morrow morning. In the House, a scene of confusion and disorder transpired which beggars description. After a motion had been made, put and carried for an adjournment; and after iho Whig members hid withdrawn from tho House, an attempt waa made hy the mob to elect a Speaker fur the House! The attempt of course fizzled. Cocked and Primed One of our editorial brelhercn of the Locofoco stamp, whose eipluits in Ihe service ol his country in Ihe bailie fields o Mexico, has received additional lustre from the eulogistic, lahora of his own pen, is aid to have made his apprsranco in the hall of the House of Representative this morning, with a stock of a pistol neatly protruding from a pocket upon earn aide of his person rendered conspicuous by a grace ful bend over a breast-work upon which lie was lean. ing. ll is beautiful thus to find Ihe war scarred and pow der snuffing heroes of the land like a seventy.fuitr in time of peace leaded to the muzzle, primed lo the touch, and with a full armour on board ; and we have not the least doubt but they will find their courage doubled, and their impudence increased a thousand fold by Ihe consciousness that in a crowd of men of peaceful habits, they alone are provided with those weapons of destruction which would be rztremely formidable, it they only had the plurk to usu them. Counts ! Talk of courage in a man who goes lo the place where the law making body of tho land about to assemble, on the first diy of its session, with a pistol in each pocket! F.very quality that distin gimhes a man from a brute is outraged at tho bare presumption Ihal he and courage ean have any allim-ty. Nol even a woman would Im afraid of such a thing; and Ihe only word we could ever think of say ing lo him who should prepare his batteries and make reaily his broadside agiinst us would ho Don't skute." The Opiulon of an old Demorrni. Samvki. HrASiH.VHf of Fairfield, for many years the Father of the Senate, was in town when the Lncofo. ens vent the grai this morning And he did not hesitate to declare publicly Ihal the Democratic members of the House had uiaunjuau TMKMiici.vica by their conduct. Such must be the opinion of every honest and unprejudiced mind who witnessed their proceed mga. The thing elites out. The Locofocna cannot but feel that Ihey have taken a wrong step. KifinicKtitRirK. True Progress The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a burning nd shining light. She is an example of the true progress o a, nation not Hint barbarian practice in ihe arts of war and bloodahed of w Inch such conquerors as Alexander, and Tamerlane, and Alaric have furnished the examples but the progress of human virtue, intelligence, civilization, and true happiness; not the progress which ruins neighboring nations, but that which improves, enriches, exalts and adorns our own. Last year Ihe people of M;issachus)tts voluntarily tazed themselves about a million of dollars fur the support nf Common Schools. There is nut a native burn child in the State, old enough to learn, who is not sole to read and write. In the cay ol Uoiton, during the three months preceding the 10th ol April Inst, $'Ji)0,0ilU were spent in building public school houses. The high school jmt finished in Cambridge, wilh two other school huiuei, cost 'J.,0D0. Another. of splendid and coatly character, was lately finished in Clinrleitown. Another at Newburyport cost $'-, OHO. Within the last Year, individuals have uiven !gni,iniu to Harvard college. i 1 lie btnlo is building a retorin school for vagrant and exposed children, which will cost mure llian $100,000. An unknown individual has given $J0,-000 towaids it. The State educates all the deaf, dumb, and blind Last winter Ihe Leginliiiure made an appropriation to eniablish a school fur idiots. I'heso are the neie charities and works of philan- thropliy in which Massachusetts is cngigfd. She has already finished such institutions as other Stales are now engaged hi eslMblishing. nhe is Irom thirty to fifty years ahead of the agu. Following her example, let all endeavor In progress Trenton Uaxttte. What ot thu I-u t ure 1 Some of the papers having said that Mr. Pulk would mike no special recuilimendatinns to Congress in his furthcoming message, and that the Senate would gen erally oppose Whig measures, the ollicial organ comes to the rescue of tlioso who are puzzled about the fu lure. 1 he Vnwn ol yesterday says : " Wo have no doubt thai Mr. Polk will discharge this duty with the same fearleHiness and fidelity as if it wero the hrst year o nis residential term. To confine ourselves to a single case : the situation of our newly acquired territories demands the organization of an eiiiciein government, m place ol the present anom alous arrangement; and Ihe next session of Congress ought nut to pans away without discharging this ne-ceisiry part of their duty- Does any man believe that Mr. Pdk is to close Ins eyes to the responsibility Winen is imposeu upon iiimr " We preimiie that thu Senate will sanction no ensure which is calculated to thwart the ureal policy of the Republican parly. They will stand as a breakwater to arrest Ihe principles of the Wtiigs. If the IIoimc aDoiiBiicstiio indeprndenl I reasury, establish a Hank, or repeals the Tariff of 1 Hit, it will brooine the duty ot the Senate to negative all such measures. 1 he hditor goes lor the party, not tor the country He is trying lo entrench Ins vanquished party behind Senatorial vetoes, now that the people have con demned the Kzecutive. Anything to smother popular opinion. I. inliuns. GREAT G VLi: AT III FFAT.O. ilRES-VAMAUK TO SHII'l'I.VU FLOOD, lit rru.o, .Nov. 3(1-3 P. M. Our city has been visited with a gale, which for its disastrous consequences, is without a parallel, save the if jle of l&i i. Added to the fears inspired by the wind were the repeated cries ot lire which occurred since 4 o clock. e are gralihed m tM'ing able to announce but little damages Irom lire. Une wooden shanty oc cupied by Irish families just below the Michigan street bridge, was burnt. Ihe marhmes lound dilhcully in getting there, the ground about being covered with water Irom the overflowing ol the Creek. Loss by fire trifling. A iliree story brick liuiidinir on Lloyd at , opposite Thomas' F.xchange, was completely unroofed. los $V0. The rout's blown a distance of D0 f. el. Rug- bee's F. leva lor was partially unroofed. Damnge considerable. It is yet difficult lo ascertain the damage to the shipping. I lie seliiMiner 1 ilgrim is on her beam ends on a bank in Kmmes Slip. The Paragon is iu the same, or worse predicament. The schr. Ludora ie out on a bank in the same Slip. 1 he steamers Ntfw r.nglnnd, united states, Ualtic, and Reed's new boat, the Key Stone Slate, broke from their moorings on tho South s de of the creek and were driven over to the North side. I lie States and New Knglaud are high and dry on the North aide of the creek. The brig Globe, steamer llendrik Hudson, schr. Com. Chancey,andtwoother vessels broke from their moorings, and Chaneey had her bulwarks slove in, and was otherwise injured. A canal boat is said to have sunk at Tonawanda, loaded with 140 bushels of wheat. The steamer Queen City, lying st the foot of Commercial a'reel, was run into by the schr. Virginia I'urdy. which broke from her moorings on Ihe opposite aide of the creek, had one of her arches taken oil' and two nf her staterooms demolished, and otherwiseinjured. Ihe steamer Jexington had her bulwarks, staunch-ions, and sails carried away by the schr. Jesse Wood, which got under her guards. The schr. Queen Victory, and tho Wood wero considerably injurrd The propeller Charier Oak broke adrift and had a part o her unner works carried away, The schr. Hope wss diven into port wilh great force this morning, with little or no damage. , A schooner, name nol ascertained, was forced to seek a harbor at Hlack Kock. The water in the creek was at onetime 7 feet higher than the average water mark, but it is now going down, and no limner damage is appreiiennen. Ihere will undoubtedly be great sum-ring among TUESDAY EVENING, December 5, 1848. Afternoon Seaafon of the Chambers. Spirit of the Locofoco Mob more fully developed. The Revolution in Us Legislative flurry. At two o'clock, P. M. tho Whigs again entered the hall of the House, and the Locofocos having finished their meal of crackers and cheese, and wiped their mouths, proceedings commenced by a call of the counties by the usurping chairman, Mr. Letter; which being finished, Mr. Holcomb was about to address the House, for the purpose of the organization of the afternoon.Mr. llntconili.lt'VUe House wilt come loorder." Mr. Leiter. Gentlemen must keep order. I hope no one will interrupt our proceedings." Mr, Holcomb. Certainly nut, sir." Mr. Leiter proceeded again to call the counties. Delaware and Franklin called. Mr. Gregory. 1 represent the district composed of the counties of Delaware end Franklin." Mr. Ltittr " Forward your certificate lo the Clerk of the House, and come forward and be sworn." Mr Gregory. " I have already given my certificate to him whom I deem the proper officer. That olficer, in my opinion, is tho Clerk of the last House of Representatives. I have also taken the oath provided by law to be administered to persons taking upon them the responsibilities of representatives, and J am now ready to commence the labors of the representative of that numerous constituency who have honored me with their suffrages. This has been done in good faith, and here I am in my seal, demanding my rights as a member of this House of Representatives. Mr. Ltittr. You must pass your certificate to the Clerk of this House, and take the oath proper, or you ha'n't no rights here." Mr. Mr.Cture, of Summit. Thrice," remarked Mr. McClure, " have I heard the district which I have been elected lo represent, called in this assembly, and now I answer, tint the Representative of Summit county is here, and ready to discbarge his duty lo his constituents. He did not come here to ask ad mis- ion into this assembly as a favor; he demanded il as a right a right conferred by a higher power than any contained in tho House a right delegated by the peo. jlc, the incumbent of which is responsible only to them. Mr. McClure remarked upon the carlinese of tho hour at which tlm pretended organizition had been attempted, and said that he brought here a certificate which entitled him to a seat in the General Assembly, and that seal being his, he should tctain it, and should neither be a factionist nor a disorganize but would hold his place (earless of consequences, and determined to do his duty so far as it was in his power. Ho owed no allegiance to the party on his right, nor to the party on the left. He belonged to a little band whose orgmiiz ilion was their own, and who were determined lo stand as middle men with no de sire but to do justice, and to further the progress of a lugh and holy cause, whose interest was ol minutely mure consequence than the mere question which parly should h ld the supremacy in this body. He had taken the oath prescribed to be taken, and he had given his cerlilieate of election to ihe oiliccr whom be believed was the proper person to receive it. Tho oath, by whomsoever administered, was binding on his conscience, and he looked upon himself as a member of the House, and as such should retain his place and do his duty, and neither the Chairman nor any other person should be permitted to hinder him. Mr. Ltiter. " Now that kind of disorder" A motion was then inn do that Mr. Swift proceed to read the ceriilicate of Mr. Martin, Justice of the Peace for Franklin county, declaring that he had administered the oath of office to certain members, which motion was put and carried amid distracting cries and uproar. Mr. Swift proceeded to read tho certificate, amidst a tumult almost deafening. Cries of "order! order! stop him ! no, no go on don't lei him do it order ! order ! whew ! go it ! hurra !" Mr. Leiler, tho usurping chairman, at the same time adding to the disorder by rapping incessantly upon his desk and crying " order !" Mr. Olds, of V'ukaicayyihy I ask the favor of being heard for a moiiieul upon order, order, order! Mr, Isiter Vuu may speak if you are regularly sworn in and are within the rule ." Mr. Olds ' I came to Columbus" order, order! .Mr. Leiter " We insist upon it lhat you come within the rule "cries of " ho can't speak don't let him order, order." Mr. Olds I wish to be heard "order, order. Mr. tsiter firing yourself . Mr. Olds "Tins House has listened to the address of another gentleman ntici does not recognize tho organization now claimed to have been made under Ihe gentleman from Stark, and it must hear me." Mr. Olds continued to speuk fur several minutes amid the wildest scene of upruar " I came here at ten o clock, with my certificate of election it to here." Trcmendom disturbance. Mr. WA, who claims one of the contested seats from the lirst District in Hamilton county, arose and a'ood upon hia desk. Mr. t ui'h Ihere shall be no organized mb lo usurp the place lhat rightfully belongs In the Rt pre-senlstivesol Ihe people cries of" I'ogh, Olds, I'ugh, UsVJs," from different parts of the House Messrs, I ujIi snd Olds continued tonpeak both at the same time, the noise and confusion still continuing s i that scraps only of the several addresses could at intervals be heard; such at "Under pretence of organization " Member nf the House "I came here to represent my constituents, and it is their rights that 1 seek to defend " " The) have presented their certificates and have been sworn in '"The rights of my constituents cannot bo sacrificed " Hamilton county or any other county" .Now i( gentleme.t on the opposite side " Ac. " Go il I'ugh goii uidsi urcer go on iry u afrain, J Mr. Ltittr. It does appear lo me that we have had about altogether sufficient of this." Mr. Otds. I want to autnuii a proposition, and II you arc candid men you will Imten to it." Cries of order : order i inmi the Yi ntg, ami t uii: rugii! irom the Locofoco tide of the Husc. Mr. Olds. If you are prepared to listen, I am prepared to make it.' Cries of "Make il! make il ! Order, Tugh !"' .lr. Ltittr. Gentlemen will please keep order. I think it's lime to get dune ; for my part I'm tired of it." Mr. Olds. My proposition is this ; we hare seen gentlemen called up upon your side of the House snd sworn, whose credentials you have taken as primn farie evidence of Ihoir right lo seals. There are other gentlemen here witit credentials in the nanus oi me Clerk of the late House of Representatives ; let their names be entered upon the list wilh yours and we are prepared to go With you into an organization of a House of Representatives, Mr. Pugh. Yes, if these gentlemen who hive come tip without the shadow of a right, or of Ihe evidence of a right, may be admitted upon the same terms of llinsu who hold in their hands certificates which without question entitle them to seals in tins Legislative body, then the gentlemen are willing to go into an or- the many poor families who are driven from their I mnnation homes by the high water. In fact wo already hear of j Mr. I. contended "that Ihe Clerk of ihe late House FTiirn Tarum o Gov. Ihnnoi. At Ihe close of his services nn Sunday afternoon Fathrr Taylor held up the Governor's prnrhunation, appointing a day of thanksgiving, and said; "Brethren, I would read litis paper if I had strength enough left to do it. It is very long and as good as it is long. It ends with the prayer God save the Commonwealth!' Thank God, brethren, that was dan vxtk ago." cases of tho most heart rending description. Success of PI a uk Konds The people of this section are now reaping the benefit of the plank roads one extending lo Roonville, on Ihe north, a distance of thirty two miles ; one to Itridgewaler, about twenty miles to the south, and soon to he extended twenty mile further ; another lo Waterville, twenty miles southwest, and to be extended fifteen miles mors to Hamilton; and iho fourth extending westward to Route, sixteen miles, and form, ing, by junction with others at Rnme, an uninterrupted plank road communication wilh the northern parls of Oneida and Lewis counties, and Lake Ontario and Salmon river in Oswego county. There are also several direct and lateral extensions of this line now in progress and in contemplation, which, when completed, will link the extreme Southern counties of the State, and open an easy and rapid communica tion Itelwecn see tio ns which havo hitherto enjoyed but little intercourse with each other. All the plank roads that have been put in operation in this State, are doing a prosperous and profitable business. The ronds in tins section are all reaping a rich harvest of toll. We mentioned a few days ago, that the Rome andOiwrgo Road had divided six percent, on the profits n ihe last six months, we learn that, altor paying this larce dividend, one third of the lolls have been in veiled a sinking fund, thus making the earn ings of the road during the half year ahoiti nine per cent on its capital stock. The entire cunt of the mad waa about fCvi.tHlO. Since its construction a very la'ge proportion of the travel reaching 0wcgn by way ot Ihe lake lias gone over tins route. o no ticed recently in a Milwaukie, Wisconsin paper, that Ihe receipts lor lolls on the I hiosffo plank riod already amounted lo one hundred ilullars a day, ami it is yet completed only about tweivu nubs, Ui Herald. Nrw Old. k t its, Nov. 2. General Taylor, ihe 1'rcsidcnl elect, hus just arrived in our city. He ia in fine health and spirits A largo concourse of citizens assembled to give him welcome. He waa received wilh due honors. He appears the same Old Zack he was before his elevation to ollice of President. He sojourns at the St. Charles. The most lender hearted man we ever saw waa a shoe-maker, who always shut hia eyes and whistled when he ran his awl into a alios ! had neither power nor right in this, and that Ins duties closed with thu adjournment of the body lhat elected him Why need we talk of an organisation' Our organization is perfect. Let those gentlemen who hvo comr up to disturb Ihe peace of the Slate by acting with a fractious minority, leave the House. As f r me, I will never leave it until 1 do so by Ihe decision of this body upon the question of my right to a seat here, under any outer circumstances, oy no power on earth will I be carried out alive I hold a certificate which entitles mo to a seat in this House on its organization. That no gentleman will deny. It may be decided invalid, but it must be at a future trial. It givea me rights here now, and thf rights I am determined to have and to enjy ." Mr. I'ugh continued his remarks at some length, insisting upon his right, prima farie, to his seat, and upon that construction of tho apportionment iw oi iaai winter as wount tiring his certificate within thai law the ceriilicate desert' bing Intn as a Representative elected in the county of Hamilton. Mr, Snrnrrr. of Hamilton, Whig member from the 1st district, thought if he could have been heard, much diitictilly could bare been avoided. He name here at the usual hour in the morning, and founu a pri-Med organization. He inquired " Have you called 1 In mil ton county f" and was snswered "yes." " Will ynu call it again.'" " Hamilton county in full " You would not allow me even lo present my certificate. You had already preiudied my ease. Yon refused even to look at my ii r linn facie evidence of a right lorn seat. You had decided against me without hen ring toy testimony And now ank of the gentleman who elm mi Iho sent to which I am rniiibd, "Jnes the ouestion dencml upon the constitutionality of the Into apportionment law?" Mr. ' "No!" Mr. Sumter. u Hoes it depend upon the oueilioit whether the provisions of that law were complied with al the election.'" Mr. Puih. No !' Mr SprHnr. The gentleman claims to represent Hamilton comity, and he has been admitted. I mnko no sued claim. I reprereni 1lietirl district in Hamilton eounty. No person appears to claim my poiimn as such representative, 1 prrsmt the legal evideuee of my right to represent that firl district; snd I demand that my credentials be reeeived, considered up on, and thai I be admitted to my seat " Mr. Ltittr.' Forward your ere- ." Tho honorable chairman got a little before his story, but an emphatic twitch at hts,coat tail called him to order, ana mr. hpencer received no second invitation. A resolution was then submitted by Mr. Towns hend of Lorain, in substance as follows: Hesohcd, That Messrs. Spencer, Runynn, Pugh and Pierce, all claiming rights to represent the first district ot Hamilton county, he requested not to irku mi-ii iL-nu in mis uouse, until ail questions in relation to those seats be decided." Mr. Olds desired the indulgence of the assembly, not on nis own account, nor to speak ot liunseii. lie camo here with a higher mission, and had a message oi more moment to deliver. He came to speak the voice of ten thousand freemen, in the ears and to the representatives of a population of two millions of suuis. i tie eyes ot the e people, are on us this day, sou we as meir agents nave an account ol iearlul re-sponsimhty lo render to them if we prove unfaithful. If diificulties arisf it is our duty lo exercise mutual forbearance. As in duty bour.d, we propose to meet our brethren in a spirit of concession. It was my luck, contrary from that of my Whig friends, lo have arri. ved at this House at an enrly hour this morning. I found hero a hnsty organization being commenced; certificates were presented and members were sworn in. Hut there are members on our side who present certificates whose seats are claimed by others. So it is upon the other side. Difficulties exist neither party can effect a legal organization separately, and both cannot come together for that purpose. There are two separate lists of members. Upon your side the rights ot four persons to seats are contested on ours but two. We offer our list ; let it be entered on yours. In a spirit ol candor this offer was made. If it is not met in the same spirit, we are prepared to consider and acl upon the resolution introduced by Air. lownshend, and with the exclusions provided fur in that resolution, wo are prepared to unite wilh you, and assist in Ihe organization of the House. 1 speak as to fair and candid men. We will not cavil about barren technicalities. We do not inquire into the rights of your Chairman or Clerk, nor do we deem it materia who has or shall administer to members their oaths of ollice. Members may legally take their official oaths before leaving home, or at the mayor's or a justices ollice in litis city. We have been sworn hy an officer duly empowered to administer the proper nath. The cer tificate that formation the evidence nf the administra tion nf that oath is now in the hands of the man who, by courtesy mid common consent, has acted in the premises, in other assemblies, whose precedents are valuable to us. This man has acted, and has the proper evidence. If the members upon tho other side are inclined to oiler lurther propositions ot coin promise, then wo claim to be heard in the name ol a peaeelul and law abiding people. Mr. WIntel y wished to know the extent and fairness of Mr Olds' proposition. " Messrs. Spencer and Runyan have come from Cincinnati, and it is said that that Ihey have nothing but an abstract of votes s lhat the case t tan their certificates be seen i Mr. Sncncer " There is a copy on file in the office if the Secretary nf Slate." Mr. Olds "The freiitleman seeks to know the fairness of my proof. Mr. IVhittly made some temarks upon Hie value of ahatracls as proof, and concluded that if abstracts are to be admitted as proof, nil persons havinir abstracts. on both sides, must be admitted. Mr. Olds We ask that if one member is admit ted on proper and conclusive evidence, others ntsy be allowed to come in on the samo terms. A ceriilicate under the county seal is not prima facia evidence unless Mr. It'hittlu We don't want to arcuo the aues- liun of legality." Lauplilcr, Mr. Later " 1 do hope you II preserve order we've got tolerable orderly already." Mr. i'ugn rend a section ol the statute upon the iubject of cert.ficates. " Now Judge Spencer, have you got that certificate r .Mr aptnrtr. I huve. Mr. Pugh. Did nut tho Clerk refuse you such an one f I Mr. Sptnrer. He did not." Mr. Puzh. Will the gentleman have Ihe certifi cate read i " Mr. Spencer. I have no objection." Mr. Spencer prepared to hand up his certificate to be read. Mr. Pugh. " I don t want it. 1 ve gut a cony, producing a piper. Cries of read, read." t voice. I move that tho apportionment law be read at the same tune." Mr. Leiter " Gentlemen going lo read that kind of laws and constitutions, with all that kind of jam of people here, don't seem right to me." 1 lie ceriilicate ol Air. l ugti, as elected to represent Hamilton county, was then read, as alst the appor tionment law relating to Hamilton county. Mr. Leiter. Is ihe certificate of Mr. Spencer on file in our House f " Aroicr,.1 Nut yet." Mr. L'ittr. Yon havo been called ' Mr. I'if'h insisted that he is the representative from Hamilton county, and read a portion of tfie report of the committee of the Senate, which reported the apportionment bill of the last session- He insist. ed upon his right, prima facie, to a seal, even admit ting ins claim to tu wrong, and insisted strongly upon the value of rights which might be holden in wrong of others. He quoted Htackitone : "If the SheritV (who is the reluming officer in England) be bribed, he shall he fined, but the member si i all have the seat until regularly ousted by tl.e body to which he is returned " Mr. Manfort moved to amend the resolution of Mr. Townshend so that it should provide lhat all persons having s certain kind of certificates should bo admitted, and that all others should be referred to the committee of Privileges and Elections, after the organization of the House. . Mr. Olds. It is useless to offer resolutions unless men are allowed to vole " Mr. Leiter. Forward your certificates and come forward and be sworn, and then we'll let ynu vote." Mr. Miller opposed the admission of all the members from Hamilton county. " Can'Veiity-four members vote in organizing the House, when Ihe Constitution provides thai the House shall consist of only scvcnty-lwof There's forty two members that have been regularly sworn, and rather than organize ihe House with tuo many, we d belter have too lew. Lei em go back to the people, and let this fractious minor ity break up the Legislature if they want to. We'll revolutionize and have a new Constitution and get the power into our hands, and we'll break down all this aristocracy and monopolies and banks, and all them sortol things. Now I know there a forty-two mem hers that has been regularly sworn in ; and I don't wain tuo rigni ot tue people should ne sacrificed by a minority of thirty-two to forty -two. Go back, gentlemen, in a solemn column, to your constituents, and we'll have a new Constitution and an end toeall monopolies. Tremendous applause You'd better go home, and then we'll have a revolution. That's just what we want of you." Applause. .Mr. teller "Try to be in order, gentlemen. Co lumbus is a great place any how." Mr. Pugh suggested that the Senate, in tome case of contest, had received certificates and admitted members under precisely the same circumstances that Ihe v lugs now urge to reject the Democratic membera from Hamilton. Mr. Olils The Senate is ihe iudire nf the aualifica. lions of its own members. We are here for the purpose of organization, and are not to be drawn Irom our position. We stand here determined to do right and resist iho wrong; and I make this proposition: let the naiuca of our membera be entered upon your lists, and wo will accept your chairman, provided ynu will take a Clerk from us say Mr Switl or Mr. lownsnenu. juries ol "not agreed, not agreed, j In Ihe organization of this House we desire to have a representative, and in all proper ways to secure our rights, wo will stay here, it necessary, until the sun of next summer shines upon our heads. Mr. Tnwnshmd gave, in a few words, his reasons lor offering his resolution. Mr, McClur supported the resolution, in a speech of some length, drclannir his independence of both par ties, and hia willingness to do everything lo conciliate and to assist in preparing for Ihe legislative duties which the people expected to be performed. He desired to stand between Iho parties and to see that no wrong waa dune to either, or by either. Himself snd the mover of the resolution stood upon similar ground 1 liey desired to he the pacihcstnrs ot tins tteueral Assembly "Come up," said he, "and let the Free Suiters settle tho dilhcully." Mr. Olds arose amid cries of " question, question," A eoice." W ho are to vote upon the question ?" Mr, Leiler. " Tlmse who have forwarded their credentials lo the proper ollieer." Mr. Olds If our credentials can be received, as I have aeen others received wt;liout question or examination.".We. rfirr. " Now if the House will only lei me speak. Every certificate haa been received by me, and 1 have examined them all; and they are nghtA' Laughter " If you will present Ihe same kind of evidence, that we hive, il will bo received." The yeas and nays being called, Mr. Townsend moved a call of the limine. Mr. Uigurr " It seems to me, gentlemen, that we are not limiting any progress. H iving aire mly mode a motion to adjourn which received no indulgence from the House, I do not feel st liberty lo make an. other; bull appeal to amue gentleman to renew the mutton made by me early in the allernnoii. It i"es seem to me, Ihal if we cm adjourn until, say to-mor row morning, that we ma) meet, consult, and deter' mine our real and relative positions, such counsels will prevail, thai we can return to tins place in the morning wilh almost every questiuu nf difficulty set tied and out of lite way) Cries of " Not agreed Not agreed.' 1 Well then, gentlemen, I have nothing to say. Let it be just ns you like " Mr, Olds. "Did 1 understand that there was a call?" Mr. Ltiter.e." Mr. Olds " We snk to have our list taken, and our names called that wo may vote." Mr. Leiter. " Present your certificstes to our clerk." Wr. Olds. Wo have an organization. Present your certificates and we will rcceivo you wilh open arms." Laughte. 1' ho call of the House being made, forty-one members answered. Mr. Higher. There is no quorum present. The only motion in order is a motion to adjourn. Wr. Leiter. This is for the first step of a preliminary organization. We ha'n't yet a full organization. The question being declared to be on the amendment of the resolution, the vole stood as follows : Avis Messrs Armstrong, llreslin, Hurt, Hrewer, Cockerel, Dalzell, Uresbaeli, Hiirbin, tdson, French, Johnson of Medina, Keller, King, Long, Larnnor, Leiter, Monfurt, Morrow, Morrison, Mutt, Moore, Myers, Miller, Horns, rotter, Kingwnod, Hoe titer, Smart, Sheldon, Truman, Vurhes, Van Ruskirk, Whitcly Plugs Messrs. Uiggerand Kiddle a. Messrs. Puirh and Pierce declined voting. Mr. Riddle dented the right to call, and several others did not answer. Mr. Letter. The quslion is now on the resolution as amended. Mr. Spencer May 1 address a few words" Mr, Letter. If the ireutleman will bring himself within the rule. fOrder, ordei.l The Clerk will read the resolution. "Clerk reads A voice, Low-der "fa lauirh 1 " Louder" Tap pi a use "Give it to Swilt ; he can rend it applause. The Clerk still reads. " Louder," from all parts of the House Mr. Speucer inquired if it was intended by the resolution to embrace within its provinions nol merely the credentials of members yet to be o Iff red, bulalno those winch had already been received but were subject to contest. Mr. Monfort explained his amendment as intended only lo apply lo members whose credentials were not received at that time ; those who had presented their certificates being, by its intent, entitled without ques tion to seats. .Wr. Spenetr. Then I've nothing lo say. The question wna then In ken on the resolution, as amended, and resulted as follows: Ayks Messrs. Armstrong, Bresliu, Hurt, Brewer, Cockerel, Dresliach, Kdson, French, Johnson of Medina, Keller, King, Lonjf, Larimore, Leiter, Monfort, Morris, Mott, Moore, Myers, M tiler, Norris, Potter, Rocdler, Sheldon, Truman, Vorhes, Van Ruskirk 'J7. Messrs. Pugh and Pierce declined voting. Noes not declared. Mr. Philips, of Champaign, asked leave to record his vole. .Wr. Ltittr. Call the counties. " Montgomery " " Louder " laughter Mr. Holcomb. The House will come to order. A motion was nnde by Mr. Olds In adjourn, which wan put by Mr. Holcomb, and carried, and the Whigs left the House, which stood adjourned until 10 o'clock of Tuesday. The Locofoco members, with their organisation un der their Chairman, Mr. Leiter, retained possession of the House all night. The business performed waa an occasional call of thu counties, interspersed with short naps and lonir yawns. The Chairman nodded visibly, yawned audibly, and rubbed his eyes emphatically, and while under the influence of drowsiness, made terrible havoc with the Knglish language. Tho commencement of tho second day promises to be like the first, except tint the Locofocos have organized a gang of body guards to exclude the nun elct from the 1111 They have the bell of Ihe Hun House In their possorsion, and there is every prospect lhat the scenes of disorder slid violence ol yesterday will bo acted over again, to dny. Hpeaker ol' the Senate. Mr. Rami all, of Ashtabula, was this afternoon elected Speaker of the Senate, on the ltith balloting. The vote stood Randall 19 Ueiinison Ll Ik' aver 4 The State House Hell. We were in error yesterday, in saying that the Slnte House bell was made to give forth a somewhat unusual sound befort the ceremony of "putting through" the Locofoco members in the matter of their oath of office. They did not ring the bell nor was it their purpose that it shuuld be done. A bystander seeing what was going forward, attempted to attract attention by an effort lo ring the bell; but before he had time to do so, Me fares wai matted. An hour after, the person employed to put up the time-pieces, attended to thai duty, and fuund the Locofocos occupying seats with great gravity and they still adhere to them with wonderful tenacity; not even leaving them to go to their meals or lodging. A guard was stationed in the belfry of the State House, lo prevent its being rung. And these are the penple who talk about bullies, procured to interrupt the business of legislation ! F.Ani.r Risi.yg Its auvaktaoki ts a political roiBT of virw. ll is not always those who rise earliest that pei form the most labor. Onr Locofococous-ins-in law, sat up all night before last in order to begin work betimes yesterday morning. The result was that their matters went on so poorly through the day, that they were forced to sit up all of last night in order to make up for a bad day's work. These things will wear them uul, and ihere will bo nothing done. This is improper. Why, gentlemen, this business of legislating is too great a luxury to be consumed in this way. It must bo taken in quantities to suit the constitution, otherwise it is injurious. The Old Game. The Statesman is again trying to bring odium upon the people of this city, by advertising them as participants in a mob al the State House. This game his been repeatedly attempted by that piper heretofore, and is a business of which il should (il il knows how) be ashamed. Resides being otherwise disreputable it is as usual an utter falsehood. There was yesterday il is true a large crowd In the Slate House, con sisting of Whigs and Locofocos, which waa at times disorderly, and which deserved rebuke. It was com posed mostly of strangers. No prominent citizen of Columbus on either side had any thing to do with it ; and no one governed by any sense of propriety should have any thing to do with it. The attempt to charge the people of Columbus with proceedings in which they do not participate and over which tbey have no control, is beneath even the Statesman or i it is nott it should be. TTWe received this day, a call from Mr. Charles 11. Urough, editor of the Cincinnati Knquirer, who was the person hinted at In the Journal of yesterday aa having appeared in the Representatives' Hall with a brace of pistols in hia pockets, and we lake great pleasure in stating lhat we are satisfied front Mr. li rough's assurances that our informant was mistaken in regard to the fact. Such being the case, our commentary upon tho heroism of the supposed act falls to the ground, and cannot apply lo Mr, 11 rough. The practice of carrying concealed weapons is a bad one, and wo fell ourselves called upon to speak freely and forcibly upon an instance which appeared so thgrant. The warmth of our remarks was excusable had Ihey been based upon a true rep rl. As it is, il was powder thrown away. We feel obliged to Mr. Urough for calling to act us right upon a matter in which we had done him unintentional injustice. (LT The Locofocos of the House of Representatives are now reaping ihe fruits of their fraudulent attempt to get possession of the House of Representatives of the Slate by stealing into the Hall at an unseasonable hour and bringing themselves loan unjust and impracticable organization. This Ihey arc already beginning to see, and as a consequence (heir elf iris are redoubled to induce the Whig members to come in and hlplhein out nf their dilemma. This, we believe, no Whig in the House ia disposed lo do. They have made their bed they have made it after a deliberate survey nf Ihe whole ground. Nut one of ihe circumstances in which they are placi d is aceidcnlal. They have surrounded themselves with plots ol their ow n hatching ; and it they have been taken in their own snare, Ihey have themselves lo thank for it. Let them tie in the bed which their own hands have made, and let no Whig, either from pily or a baser motive, interpose to soreen them ihe punishment which is not more there wsrd than tho consequence of their dements. tji mtion ron Tint Ci ui"ts. " If a man leavrs London on Monday at noon, and travel west with ihe apparent upeed nf (lie nun, so as to make a cireiul nf Orgamzrition of the House Tho House of Representatives is elected every year, no member holding over from the previousyear.-When they assemblo they must meet as strangers, no , one being entitled to vote until he has shown himself lo be properly elected. There being no Speaker and no Clerk, Ihere is nobody entitled by law to re-ceivo the credentials ; and as no one is entitled to vote until his credentials are shown, there is in the nature of things a dijjiculty in taking the first step, unless, by common consent, a mode be adopted satisfactory to all. The tiling has been done so often, however, that a usago has been established a mode which upon reason and experience, is found the most satisfactory. and which ha roun info a parliamentary law, and is as binding as any parliamentary law whatever. This is lhat, if any difficulty arise ns to the person who shall preside for the time being, the Clerk of the pre vious session shall call the House to order, receive Ihe credentials, and havo the members sworn in, who may then elect a Speaker by their own votes it hay. ing been ascertained who has a right to vole. But suppose Iwo persons claim a right to tho same seat, how shall it be determined which shall lake it ? IW0 and reason have settled that also. The law provides that the person elected, shall present a certain kind of certificate of hi election. That certificate, made in due legal form, entitles the holder lo his seat, until they shall have organized, and Ihe certificate proved lo be erroneous. Thus, Ihe only question lo deter mine is, whether Ihe certificate be in due form. That is a matter involving very little discretion on tho pari of the officer, and it is rare that it occasions any difficulty. It never was designed, and it is not reasonable thai the officer thus calling the House to order for Ihe mere purpose of organization, should decide any grave questions. With these preliminary elementary ideas, which nobody questions, we shall have no trouble in arriving at a clear and correct judgment aa to the merits of the controversy in the present House of Representatives. Tho dilliculty is mainly, if notexclusiyely in reward to the members from Hamilton county. The apportionment law under which the present General As. sembly is elected, taking into view the immense pop- uiaumi oi namiuon county, mtkes two electoral districts mid thus divided, they are among the largest districts in the State. Thus each district elects its own Representatives. Under this law one district has two (iho smaller distiicl) and the other three Representatives, making for the county, in , five Representatives. Under the old law, the county had but four. Indeed if this law be not valid there is no law lo determine how many Representatives Hamilton county is entitled to; no law lo determine where the election in that county shall be held; and no law which by any sort of election would entitle any one citizen of that county to scat in the Legislature more man any other citizen. If this law be invalid as to that county, ihen there is no legal means of determining who their Representatives are. Every vo-ler in the counly has as good a legal claim to a seat as any other; because, without this law there is no law to govern tho subject. Acc'irdu.g to law, what must be the form of cre dential? It must be lhat such and such men are elected from one district, and such and such other men from the other district. It the ceriilicate simply states that five men arc elected from Hamilton coun ly, naming thorn, it is nol valid. The question is, under Ihe law, who is entitled lo represent each district f To give a general certificate of five members from that county, or five certificates to persons designating them simply aa from thai county, is not in accordance with any tow on the statute book or tlsetrhers. There might as well be one general certificate that seventy-two persons naming them, were elected to tho House from the Stile of Ohio, not specifying the districts represented by them resjwclivcly, or separate certificates of thu same purport. Nobody would honestly claim such a certificate to be iu due form. Yot the principle is the same. Now what should the officer, presiding fur the mere temporary purpose of organization, do? Undoubtedly if any body presented ce.tifkales from those two districts, ttrfordintoifttpresrnlfiiu), he should give them seats. If no such certificates were presented, it should be declared that it did nol appear thai any one was legally entitled to to those seals; because as we said before, there is no other law on Ihe subject, and the seals should be left vacant until it could be nude salisfiiclorily to appear who were entitled to fill them. Rut the Locofocos claim lhat law lo be unconstitu tional. Is it conceded lobe unconstitutional . No. The majority of the Legislature that passed it believed it constitutional. The Govrrnor and Attorney General and all the State oflicera believed the same, and do still. All then that can be said in regard to it is, lhat a question is raisea as to its consliiutionslity. It has not been decided, either by popular vole or judicial determination to be unconstitutional. Call it then, fo the sake of a clear understanding, a question, and lhat is all that any body can make of it. Now who should decide lhat question t Will any temperate, truthful man be able lo say that the tem porary officer of the House, put there merely to orga nize anu get ready to proceed to business, that As should declare a law of the State repealed, and announce lhat certain gentlemen, not elected in pursuance nf any law are entitled lo their seats? What has he to do bul to proceed according to the laws of the State, unlil those laws shall have been determined by some decision or some vote to be invalid f If ho attempts to do otherwise, we leave it lo all men whe ther he do nut strp aside from duty, and commit outrage.We appeal to all mrn, whether persons about to perpetrate such an acl would not bo likely to feel the need of sharp practice and devices ? and whether their consciousness would not be such aa lo Irad them into an attempt to gain something by tritk t Accordingly we see what we see. At an hour in the morning altogether unusual, and so early that many are still at breakfast, Ihe perpetrators of this scheme ft& posses sion of the State Hutt. They do net wait for Ihe body to assemble in the usual manner ; they do not call upon the old clerk to organise ; but tkty who are lo be benefitted by il, put one of their own number in the chair They do not call (he roll in the usual manner ; that might give time for Ihe House to assemble, and give other a chance to be heard. Nn I This counly of Hamilton, of all others, is called first. Five gentlemen atep forward, and while a member ia endeavoring to arrest the attention of the assumed Speaker, the oath is administered, and the fivr gentlemen are declared enliiled In aeats nt according lo any Uw, uui in ntKnntctutgta violation of tkt met under which Ihe Uenetal Assembly is elected ! This done, what now can they do? or rather, what can they not do? When Ihe Whigs arrive al the usual hour, what do they find ? They find a gam has been played. They find the seals not vacant awaiting the exhibition of credentials ; bul filled in part with interlopers. 1 hat the law under w hirh they have assembled has been declared by the temporary occupant of the chair lo be null and void, and that unless they are willing to proceed on ihe ground that it is welt to give up their seals to persons uoi authorised by any law to fill them nn orgamxiiion can tak place. When Ihey ask flint HamiTtoi county shall be called in order that they may see what s-irl of claim is presented, and to enable the persons realty elected lo present tAeir credentials, they are inlnrnud that thiscanimi be done. Thatihe mailer h been decided. In other words, that a mob lias taken possession, and unli sa ihey will submit, (he uouse cauiini organize. e say a mob, because we do nol know what other name toapi.lv to s art of ... ilemen assuming to act in cneerl, independent of law and in violation ol it. Of course Ihe Whigs do nut present their credentials to ihe arbitrament of surh a tribunal. They had nn voice in designating the oili-c -rs They are n.it otlicers desiirnated bv u.mm mtxA parliamentary law lhat pnrp. sr. And as to fair-nets, thai h.is already been tested, by their resotting lo a iriri lo gel a question decided be lure it could be heard, and in the absence of those interested; hy s, course every way characterized by odimis sharp practice. And so Ihe House remains nut organism, , tin ' ol doing u Imi been attempted by Hie Whigs and resisted by the rah.tl (n poar-iui i iu Hull Thus matters viand tor Hip present. H his I n asked why the W higs did u..t mxl,ri. pate tins trx k, and do il tliemsilvesr ll would l.i.e been caavcnmiKh, In be imr. H-.l Ihe hies do imt Iheeaiih in twenty f.-ur Imurs, wh. n and where r. -gd the bu.m.ss f Irguktmn as a men. msiiVr nf ..,, un-mmiuiiaiiisiirsi ten nun inn u n lues- wit. Ihey took upon M nrgamialmit of l,r House Jn"T' , i r L. M WniWr l" W dt',r"i""1 ' lw "d jusl.ee. I lie aim nuorv lak.n rmin i I' In U.I. .!.!. ....Ll.. I ii.u j. .... .i j s . . . . 4 piper, simple aa it may appear at Itisi glance, will puzzle and afford much amusement to aoy of ymit readers who will lake the trouble of giving it a Id lie thought, and if .hey give ti a Mile lliniiulii. mr wctd 1 fr il Ihey will give it a good deal In-fore they arrive I al any satisfactory solution Patriot, ihey do ntfrei the need of anu trirls : omd ttul . rAer cvnimt to piuy (Am. nor ( ir lAtm played They run no rates of that sort. 1 h(y rntrr into no sueh eomprhtiou. Thru hrf n full Kwstiuvsntts i f thr justice- nf their cattfe ; nd they wti not'ttgt,t thtmseires Syany mean triumph n'uthtr by mm h. MM J ION.

WEEKLY 0 TO ST A mrn j o RNAL. VOLUME XXXIX. COLUMBUS, SATURDAY, DEC EMBER 9, 1848. NUMBER 15. I'UM.IMIKn KVKHY WKDNKdDAY MOHNINU, HY THRALL & ltKl'.D. JJico in tho Journal Building, smith tut corner nf High streetand Sugar alloy. WM. B.TH1ULL AND HF.NKY KKLD, EtUToui. '1' K U M 8 : Tun v Him iiuiPMiiifKiiH which inavbodiacharufid bv tint oovuinnt of Two I)om.ah iu advunco, and free f postage, or of per contan to Affcnts or Collectors. The Journnl in alto published Daily and Tri-Weekly da in ihe yuan Daily, poraiinuui, 7 ( Tri-Woekly, Jjf. MONDAY EVENING, December 4, 1H48. The First Mondftr In December, 1818 The Leg is) it lure of Ohio lis Organization iu Iho Irene h Style I Eztraordinary exigencies ore tho ancestors of ex-traonlinary events, and new comliinationa of circumstances naturally produce an offspring aa remarkable aa the combinations themselves. The progress of the world human advancement the large strides which are making towards universal freedom, and the stops Which have been already achieved, should have, and duuLlless have prepared lh public mind for rem I la which, in the soberer daya of the world, would have been looked upon aa portentous aa they arc remarkable. When the serpent Locofucoism firat entered the fair Eden of our politics, no one saw in its flexile gambols and starry crest the offspring of woe which its tnalurer life would beget among us, nor the strange and distorted relation in which it might place events Jhc most usual and ordinary, before our vision. . This day, the Legislature of Ohio should have organized according to the Constitution.' Whether it has dons so, is a question now mooted between two large and respectable bodies of men, each claiming the powers, rights, duties, emoluments and obligations of a House of lleprcseiilatives, and each apparently determined to retain those franchises by every means Which skill can invent, and the utmost vigilance achieve. What wilt be the result of this Siamese condition of our political affairs, is a question io far invol-ved in the mists of obscurity and duubl, that to attempt its solution would be idle, aa an attempt to unravel any other enigma whose leaves may be changed, and whose dictations may be averted by the next breeze that blows upon them. Wo intend to give, aa nearly as possible, a description of what was done and said on this occasion of the birth of Iho two headed monitor that umw claim! the Hall ol Representatives of Ohio, ns the place where lie may resort, to lie down and to rise and feed, at his leisure. At eight o'clock this morning1, the eats of the pub-tio were saluted wi'.h a faint ringing of the bell of the Stale Mouse, in a mmmer slightly partaking of the character of a fire alarm, but sounding more like the first e Hurls at a quiet ting, by some roguish buy who had stolen into the belfry. It continued but (or a moment, however, and ceased without having excited the popular attention. There were thoso however, who were upon the alert men who were determined to earn their first three dolUrs by an exemplary act of early rising, and by getting to their Legislative labors in season. To these men the doors of Iho State House opened as if by magic they walked in and filled the area, while at their heels eameacrowd, incited doubtless by curiosity and with that laudable determination which all men exhibit, to be present whenever any of their species are about to attempt an extraordinary j demonstration. Instantly a motion was made that j Mr. Leiler, of Stark, lake the chair a few men said aye Mr. Letter was already in his seal behind the Clerk's desk. A call was made fur the members from Hamilton eounty Messrs. Long, Armstrong,1 flocdtcr, Pugh and Pierce presented themselves, and were hastily sworn in by Judge Heed, who had risen early for that purpose, and the Locofocos present drew a long deep breath of relief, after so tremeuduous an effect. Other members to the number of thirty .seven were then sworn in as they appeared, and tho Hume, as thus constituted, rested from its labors. It is staled upon good authority that so liberally un scrupulous were these conscientious ofticere of this aelf cu n iu luted House, that one or two persona were permitted to be sworn into office as members, who had no certificates of election ; and indeed it seemed that the Honorable member of the judiciary who waa called upon to ad mi titer the constitutional solemnity was gifted with a sort of involuntary emission of the otth, by which he showered iton the head of any one who happened to pass where he stood, so that, like the blessing of Heaven it fell upon both the just and the unjust. Now there occurred an interval of inaction, in which men looked at each other, and wondered what was to come next, and passed here and there among tho crowd, inquiring what was to bo done. This recess seemed lube distasteful to iho audience in the galleries and lobby, who from time to time, with lamps and whistling, seemed to call for a recommencement of the performance : Chairman "The House will please come to order.' A Voice " This is not the ordinary time for the House to assemble; wait till tho bell rings." (Loiid mpplnust in the third titr.) At hn.tr pisl nine, after the ringing of the bell of the State House in the usual minner, Mr. Holcomb of (iallia, made his appearance upon the steps of the Speaker's desk, called upon Ihejusiembly to come to nrder, and introduced Mr. Swift, the clerk of the House of Representatives of last year, whom he re quested to call the roll of members. Mr. Leiter I w 11 call the roll, I believe 1 am en titled to the chair." And Mr. Leiler proceeded lo call from a piper which he held in his hand. Mr. Olds, of Pickaway, remarked ihal in the call then making he did not hear the name of Hamilton eounty, and requested tint a call might bo made for the members from those districts. Mr. Leiter " Call tho me miters that have not an swered. Gentlemen, you will please forward your certificates.' The call went on nobody answering. While this was being done, a voice from the Whg aide "The House is ready to proceed to organize in the usual frm, and the Clerk is present to assist in its j organization by calling the roll of members. Accord-1 ing to custom, I move that Gen. Holcomb take tho j chair." A call waa made for the ayea and nays, and Gen. Holcomb was declared elected, lie took his place and the call was about to commence, Mr Leiter "This is out of ort'er." Coirs " Has the gentleman hern sworn ? " Another "That niakee no difference." Call for Hamilton county It has not been called." Mr, Ltittr, The number of Representatives lo which Hamilton county is entitled is full, nu further call will be made." A voice, " Does the Chairman decline f " A voic. 1 move that Hamilton eounty be called again.' Mr. Leiler. " The question is shall Ham ' " lias that gentleman been sworn in ?" " Proceed with the call." Mr. LtUcr, Come to order there's too much noise and eon fun ton. (Trt mentions opplaust in as lobby iatenst delight m lac galleries) Aa 1 under stand, mine arc to be permitted lo Vote except such as have been sworn iu." A voice "I don't recognise any such rale." Mr. Ltittr. "All In favor of that question. Tlic Clerk will proceed to call the roll." "Who is the Clerk? Who appointed him?" The roll is called, and all answer "No," .1 Voit. "Lnuder ! Mr. Clerk !" (Immense applause ) Let the old Clerk proceed to call the roll in the usual form tint wo may organize according lo law." Mr. Ltittr. -"Thai's out of order." ((treat laughter in all parts nf the House.) Mr. Leiler then proceeds to call the districts of the Stsle from his paper. Nobody answers. A Voire. No use to proceed with that call!" (Laughter) Mr. .filer "The call is going on, sir I Gentle men, you will please In present your certificates if you have any. (Applause ) ll will take some time to swear you all in, gentlemen, if you don't answer to your names." Mr. Holcomb "The Clerk will call the mil ot members they will enme forward, aa they are called ami take the oath of office, which qualifies them for their duty aa members of the House of Represents lives." Mr Swift proceeds to call ; Mr, loiter also com inenccs calling, and a scene of ludicrous uproar fo lows shouts of "Go it, old fellow!" "Mow go a-head " " Whew !" "Put 'em through," &.c. Mr. Letter. Gentlemen, you make loo much noise ai.d confusion. (Screams of laughter ) You must keep alill. (More noise than ever ) If you want to organize the lobby, you must go there. (Apulauso.) Mr. Swift colli and Mr. Leiter culls, amid yells of order. Mr. Jlolcomb "Gentlemen, will you pleaio keep quiet? (yells) Will the Whigs that are In the House endeavor to preserve its quiet and dignity?1 Mr. Steift. "The memoer from Knox and Holmes." Mr. Leiter. "The member from Knox and Holmes." (great and unceasing uproar.) Mr. Swift Tho member from Medina. Mr, teller "The member from Medina. Mr. fiicit "The member from Mercer, Allen and A n glaze. Mr. Leiter The member from Mercer, Allen and Auglaze. (Uproar still increasing ) A voice. Mr. Chairman, 1 move" " Let it go on." " What's the use now? you'd better " " Go ahead." (Applause ) Mr. lloleomb.1 The members will be sworn." The oath wus administered in I lie proper form. " Hold up your hands," said one, "uud your heads," said somebody in the lobby. " Who appointed" " None of your business ? " A eoice " Mr. Chairman, I movo Ihit we proceed lo elect a Speaker" Aye, No-oo; Lost. Hurra. A motion was made to adjourn, was put by Mr. Holcomb, and carried, and thereupon the Home was evacuated by the Whigs; having taken a recess un. til iwo o'clock, P. M. ll is no more than justice to the whole performance to say that while on the part of the Locofocos itshows a criminal design which is ready to resort to the most contemptible means for its execution, the criminality of the thing haa been overshadowed and buried in its intense ridiculousness. And this is increased a thousand fold by the fact that haa leaked out in Hie course of the day, that so much afraid were the Locofocos Hint this game would be played by the Whigi, that the wiseacres actually sat up the whole of last night that they might bo ready to turn out and resist, in ease the Wings should be found endeavoring to make a House of Representatives, by stealing into the hall in the dark, and organizing before the cock-crowing. We hope that the people of iho Slate of Ohio will not form unchangeable opinions regarding the wisdom of their representatives, from this, their first act. Later, l o'clock, P. M The Locofoco members are in possession of the House, taking their lunches of crackers, cheese, &c. at their desks; and with a guard of two men over the bell of the Homo that it may not be rung at the lime to which tho adjournment was taken. From the Olentnnuy Gazette. I When a man iroes on to the witness' stand and tes tifies to only a part of the truth, he is pronounced a perjured villain and sent to the I eiiueniiary, accordingly Ohio Statesman. i iio majority of the Whiira, (in Ohio,) in 1 nj 4 , was i,!)IO the majority of Gen. Cass, thu Democratic candidate, over (ten. Taylor, Whig candidate, for President, is 10,'IMk betnir a IVhie loss, ami a Ucma- rratic gaint of iM,?(j(j in four year. Ohio Statesman t Awe. til. Now, did the writer of the last paragraph intend lo state the to hole truth t No such thing! Like nu merous other paragraphs that appear daily in the columns of that paper, a most essential vart of the truth," is suppressed fur the deliberate purpose of deceiving its readers. The writer knows full well that there is no such Democratic gain, or W hig loss, as he thus asserts, and that tho apparent increase of Democratic votes, in four years, a demonstrated in his own figures, is only 5,7-15 ! ! The total increase of votes in Ohio, since 1814, is shown to be IG,4!H). The fair Democratic proportion, of this increase, as demonstrated by Iho vote of thai year, is 7,H?(i nearly. Showing a positive decline of prtipurwmau uemocraitc sirengtlt, in ine oiuir, since iOJI uj 2.I.U votes ! What, then, are the deserts ot this pcrjured vil lain t" " Nathan said to David, thou art the man " who ought to bk sent to the Penitentiary "and atl the people say Amkn " "Su moth it bk." " I A ItT or Til It 1 hUTH. Grnb Gnmcl This is the day prescribed by I he Constitution of Ohio fur the annual assembling of the General Assembly. It has been anticipated that there would he some difficulty in organizing Ihe House of Representatives, growing out of the fact that although a clear majority of six Whig members were fairly chosen by the peo pie, yel the Locofocos had managed to get up con-tests, whereby the right to seats of six of tho Whig members elect were disputed. In all these cases ex. cept two, the pretezls on which these contests are based, were ahtuluttlij frivolous and in one of these two cases, the person having the certificate of election re. signed that certificate, thus prod using a vacancy which has been supplied by the people of the district ; so that in fact there is but a single case in controversy, which would nut be decided in favor of the Whigs by any impartial tribunal. This was the stale of the facts as they exist here. For four days past, thero has been congregated here an unusual number of individuals who claim to exercise a prominence it; the Locofoco party, and who have been in conclave by night and by dny ; but what have been the purposes and results of their private deliberations is matter of inference only. And those inferences wo draw from what has transpired this morning. At a few minutes past eight o'clock to-day, tho Stale House bell waa tolled fur the apace of one or two minutes, succeeded by a rapid peal like unto a fire alarm. At this signal, the Locofoco members and claimants of seals congregated themselves in ihe Rep resentatives' Hall, and Ihe farce of administering to them an oath, was performed by Judge Reed of tho Supreme Court. This attempt to obtain by surreptitious means the control of tho Legislative body, demonstrates more strongly than any argument nf ours could do, the utter holluieness of their pretensions, and the conscious ness lhat it would not do to suffer ttieir cause to be tried upon its merits. About two hours alter this larce had hern enacted. and at the same hour of the day when tt has been uniformly the practice fur the General Assembly lomeet on the first day of its sessions the bell ol the Stale House was raiijf.and the members assembled in their respective chambers. Fur the proceedings there, we refer to tho appropriate head. The Wny It wm Done. This morning about two hours before the usual lime for tho assembling of the Legislature, a cabahsiie signal waa given, understood by the Locofocos and no one else. At the signal, Iho Locofoco members rush to the hall of the House, and with Indecent ha ile call one of their members to the chair who lakes the place assigned him, and instead of awaiting the usual preliminary formalities, and instead of calling the member by counties iu alphabetical order commenced his labors by calling (or the nienibera from Hamilton and Ituttrr! Under this call, persona not legally elected came forward, and were by Judge of the Suprtm Court in waiting for the purpose, sworn in as Repres ntatives! At the usual hour, 10 o'clock, both Houses convened, and in the Senate, six unsuccessful attempts wero made to rfiVct a choice of Speaker, when the Senate took a recess until to-morrow morning. In the House, a scene of confusion and disorder transpired which beggars description. After a motion had been made, put and carried for an adjournment; and after iho Whig members hid withdrawn from tho House, an attempt waa made hy the mob to elect a Speaker fur the House! The attempt of course fizzled. Cocked and Primed One of our editorial brelhercn of the Locofoco stamp, whose eipluits in Ihe service ol his country in Ihe bailie fields o Mexico, has received additional lustre from the eulogistic, lahora of his own pen, is aid to have made his apprsranco in the hall of the House of Representative this morning, with a stock of a pistol neatly protruding from a pocket upon earn aide of his person rendered conspicuous by a grace ful bend over a breast-work upon which lie was lean. ing. ll is beautiful thus to find Ihe war scarred and pow der snuffing heroes of the land like a seventy.fuitr in time of peace leaded to the muzzle, primed lo the touch, and with a full armour on board ; and we have not the least doubt but they will find their courage doubled, and their impudence increased a thousand fold by Ihe consciousness that in a crowd of men of peaceful habits, they alone are provided with those weapons of destruction which would be rztremely formidable, it they only had the plurk to usu them. Counts ! Talk of courage in a man who goes lo the place where the law making body of tho land about to assemble, on the first diy of its session, with a pistol in each pocket! F.very quality that distin gimhes a man from a brute is outraged at tho bare presumption Ihal he and courage ean have any allim-ty. Nol even a woman would Im afraid of such a thing; and Ihe only word we could ever think of say ing lo him who should prepare his batteries and make reaily his broadside agiinst us would ho Don't skute." The Opiulon of an old Demorrni. Samvki. HrASiH.VHf of Fairfield, for many years the Father of the Senate, was in town when the Lncofo. ens vent the grai this morning And he did not hesitate to declare publicly Ihal the Democratic members of the House had uiaunjuau TMKMiici.vica by their conduct. Such must be the opinion of every honest and unprejudiced mind who witnessed their proceed mga. The thing elites out. The Locofocna cannot but feel that Ihey have taken a wrong step. KifinicKtitRirK. True Progress The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a burning nd shining light. She is an example of the true progress o a, nation not Hint barbarian practice in ihe arts of war and bloodahed of w Inch such conquerors as Alexander, and Tamerlane, and Alaric have furnished the examples but the progress of human virtue, intelligence, civilization, and true happiness; not the progress which ruins neighboring nations, but that which improves, enriches, exalts and adorns our own. Last year Ihe people of M;issachus)tts voluntarily tazed themselves about a million of dollars fur the support nf Common Schools. There is nut a native burn child in the State, old enough to learn, who is not sole to read and write. In the cay ol Uoiton, during the three months preceding the 10th ol April Inst, $'Ji)0,0ilU were spent in building public school houses. The high school jmt finished in Cambridge, wilh two other school huiuei, cost 'J.,0D0. Another. of splendid and coatly character, was lately finished in Clinrleitown. Another at Newburyport cost $'-, OHO. Within the last Year, individuals have uiven !gni,iniu to Harvard college. i 1 lie btnlo is building a retorin school for vagrant and exposed children, which will cost mure llian $100,000. An unknown individual has given $J0,-000 towaids it. The State educates all the deaf, dumb, and blind Last winter Ihe Leginliiiure made an appropriation to eniablish a school fur idiots. I'heso are the neie charities and works of philan- thropliy in which Massachusetts is cngigfd. She has already finished such institutions as other Stales are now engaged hi eslMblishing. nhe is Irom thirty to fifty years ahead of the agu. Following her example, let all endeavor In progress Trenton Uaxttte. What ot thu I-u t ure 1 Some of the papers having said that Mr. Pulk would mike no special recuilimendatinns to Congress in his furthcoming message, and that the Senate would gen erally oppose Whig measures, the ollicial organ comes to the rescue of tlioso who are puzzled about the fu lure. 1 he Vnwn ol yesterday says : " Wo have no doubt thai Mr. Polk will discharge this duty with the same fearleHiness and fidelity as if it wero the hrst year o nis residential term. To confine ourselves to a single case : the situation of our newly acquired territories demands the organization of an eiiiciein government, m place ol the present anom alous arrangement; and Ihe next session of Congress ought nut to pans away without discharging this ne-ceisiry part of their duty- Does any man believe that Mr. Pdk is to close Ins eyes to the responsibility Winen is imposeu upon iiimr " We preimiie that thu Senate will sanction no ensure which is calculated to thwart the ureal policy of the Republican parly. They will stand as a breakwater to arrest Ihe principles of the Wtiigs. If the IIoimc aDoiiBiicstiio indeprndenl I reasury, establish a Hank, or repeals the Tariff of 1 Hit, it will brooine the duty ot the Senate to negative all such measures. 1 he hditor goes lor the party, not tor the country He is trying lo entrench Ins vanquished party behind Senatorial vetoes, now that the people have con demned the Kzecutive. Anything to smother popular opinion. I. inliuns. GREAT G VLi: AT III FFAT.O. ilRES-VAMAUK TO SHII'l'I.VU FLOOD, lit rru.o, .Nov. 3(1-3 P. M. Our city has been visited with a gale, which for its disastrous consequences, is without a parallel, save the if jle of l&i i. Added to the fears inspired by the wind were the repeated cries ot lire which occurred since 4 o clock. e are gralihed m tM'ing able to announce but little damages Irom lire. Une wooden shanty oc cupied by Irish families just below the Michigan street bridge, was burnt. Ihe marhmes lound dilhcully in getting there, the ground about being covered with water Irom the overflowing ol the Creek. Loss by fire trifling. A iliree story brick liuiidinir on Lloyd at , opposite Thomas' F.xchange, was completely unroofed. los $V0. The rout's blown a distance of D0 f. el. Rug- bee's F. leva lor was partially unroofed. Damnge considerable. It is yet difficult lo ascertain the damage to the shipping. I lie seliiMiner 1 ilgrim is on her beam ends on a bank in Kmmes Slip. The Paragon is iu the same, or worse predicament. The schr. Ludora ie out on a bank in the same Slip. 1 he steamers Ntfw r.nglnnd, united states, Ualtic, and Reed's new boat, the Key Stone Slate, broke from their moorings on tho South s de of the creek and were driven over to the North side. I lie States and New Knglaud are high and dry on the North aide of the creek. The brig Globe, steamer llendrik Hudson, schr. Com. Chancey,andtwoother vessels broke from their moorings, and Chaneey had her bulwarks slove in, and was otherwise injured. A canal boat is said to have sunk at Tonawanda, loaded with 140 bushels of wheat. The steamer Queen City, lying st the foot of Commercial a'reel, was run into by the schr. Virginia I'urdy. which broke from her moorings on Ihe opposite aide of the creek, had one of her arches taken oil' and two nf her staterooms demolished, and otherwiseinjured. Ihe steamer Jexington had her bulwarks, staunch-ions, and sails carried away by the schr. Jesse Wood, which got under her guards. The schr. Queen Victory, and tho Wood wero considerably injurrd The propeller Charier Oak broke adrift and had a part o her unner works carried away, The schr. Hope wss diven into port wilh great force this morning, with little or no damage. , A schooner, name nol ascertained, was forced to seek a harbor at Hlack Kock. The water in the creek was at onetime 7 feet higher than the average water mark, but it is now going down, and no limner damage is appreiiennen. Ihere will undoubtedly be great sum-ring among TUESDAY EVENING, December 5, 1848. Afternoon Seaafon of the Chambers. Spirit of the Locofoco Mob more fully developed. The Revolution in Us Legislative flurry. At two o'clock, P. M. tho Whigs again entered the hall of the House, and the Locofocos having finished their meal of crackers and cheese, and wiped their mouths, proceedings commenced by a call of the counties by the usurping chairman, Mr. Letter; which being finished, Mr. Holcomb was about to address the House, for the purpose of the organization of the afternoon.Mr. llntconili.lt'VUe House wilt come loorder." Mr. Leiter. Gentlemen must keep order. I hope no one will interrupt our proceedings." Mr, Holcomb. Certainly nut, sir." Mr. Leiter proceeded again to call the counties. Delaware and Franklin called. Mr. Gregory. 1 represent the district composed of the counties of Delaware end Franklin." Mr. Ltittr " Forward your certificate lo the Clerk of the House, and come forward and be sworn." Mr Gregory. " I have already given my certificate to him whom I deem the proper officer. That olficer, in my opinion, is tho Clerk of the last House of Representatives. I have also taken the oath provided by law to be administered to persons taking upon them the responsibilities of representatives, and J am now ready to commence the labors of the representative of that numerous constituency who have honored me with their suffrages. This has been done in good faith, and here I am in my seal, demanding my rights as a member of this House of Representatives. Mr. Ltittr. You must pass your certificate to the Clerk of this House, and take the oath proper, or you ha'n't no rights here." Mr. Mr.Cture, of Summit. Thrice," remarked Mr. McClure, " have I heard the district which I have been elected lo represent, called in this assembly, and now I answer, tint the Representative of Summit county is here, and ready to discbarge his duty lo his constituents. He did not come here to ask ad mis- ion into this assembly as a favor; he demanded il as a right a right conferred by a higher power than any contained in tho House a right delegated by the peo. jlc, the incumbent of which is responsible only to them. Mr. McClure remarked upon the carlinese of tho hour at which tlm pretended organizition had been attempted, and said that he brought here a certificate which entitled him to a seat in the General Assembly, and that seal being his, he should tctain it, and should neither be a factionist nor a disorganize but would hold his place (earless of consequences, and determined to do his duty so far as it was in his power. Ho owed no allegiance to the party on his right, nor to the party on the left. He belonged to a little band whose orgmiiz ilion was their own, and who were determined lo stand as middle men with no de sire but to do justice, and to further the progress of a lugh and holy cause, whose interest was ol minutely mure consequence than the mere question which parly should h ld the supremacy in this body. He had taken the oath prescribed to be taken, and he had given his cerlilieate of election to ihe oiliccr whom be believed was the proper person to receive it. Tho oath, by whomsoever administered, was binding on his conscience, and he looked upon himself as a member of the House, and as such should retain his place and do his duty, and neither the Chairman nor any other person should be permitted to hinder him. Mr. Ltiter. " Now that kind of disorder" A motion was then inn do that Mr. Swift proceed to read the ceriilicate of Mr. Martin, Justice of the Peace for Franklin county, declaring that he had administered the oath of office to certain members, which motion was put and carried amid distracting cries and uproar. Mr. Swift proceeded to read tho certificate, amidst a tumult almost deafening. Cries of "order! order! stop him ! no, no go on don't lei him do it order ! order ! whew ! go it ! hurra !" Mr. Leiler, tho usurping chairman, at the same time adding to the disorder by rapping incessantly upon his desk and crying " order !" Mr. Olds, of V'ukaicayyihy I ask the favor of being heard for a moiiieul upon order, order, order! Mr, Isiter Vuu may speak if you are regularly sworn in and are within the rule ." Mr. Olds ' I came to Columbus" order, order! .Mr. Leiter " We insist upon it lhat you come within the rule "cries of " ho can't speak don't let him order, order." Mr. Olds I wish to be heard "order, order. Mr. tsiter firing yourself . Mr. Olds "Tins House has listened to the address of another gentleman ntici does not recognize tho organization now claimed to have been made under Ihe gentleman from Stark, and it must hear me." Mr. Olds continued to speuk fur several minutes amid the wildest scene of upruar " I came here at ten o clock, with my certificate of election it to here." Trcmendom disturbance. Mr. WA, who claims one of the contested seats from the lirst District in Hamilton county, arose and a'ood upon hia desk. Mr. t ui'h Ihere shall be no organized mb lo usurp the place lhat rightfully belongs In the Rt pre-senlstivesol Ihe people cries of" I'ogh, Olds, I'ugh, UsVJs," from different parts of the House Messrs, I ujIi snd Olds continued tonpeak both at the same time, the noise and confusion still continuing s i that scraps only of the several addresses could at intervals be heard; such at "Under pretence of organization " Member nf the House "I came here to represent my constituents, and it is their rights that 1 seek to defend " " The) have presented their certificates and have been sworn in '"The rights of my constituents cannot bo sacrificed " Hamilton county or any other county" .Now i( gentleme.t on the opposite side " Ac. " Go il I'ugh goii uidsi urcer go on iry u afrain, J Mr. Ltittr. It does appear lo me that we have had about altogether sufficient of this." Mr. Otds. I want to autnuii a proposition, and II you arc candid men you will Imten to it." Cries of order : order i inmi the Yi ntg, ami t uii: rugii! irom the Locofoco tide of the Husc. Mr. Olds. If you are prepared to listen, I am prepared to make it.' Cries of "Make il! make il ! Order, Tugh !"' .lr. Ltittr. Gentlemen will please keep order. I think it's lime to get dune ; for my part I'm tired of it." Mr. Olds. My proposition is this ; we hare seen gentlemen called up upon your side of the House snd sworn, whose credentials you have taken as primn farie evidence of Ihoir right lo seals. There are other gentlemen here witit credentials in the nanus oi me Clerk of the late House of Representatives ; let their names be entered upon the list wilh yours and we are prepared to go With you into an organization of a House of Representatives, Mr. Pugh. Yes, if these gentlemen who hive come tip without the shadow of a right, or of Ihe evidence of a right, may be admitted upon the same terms of llinsu who hold in their hands certificates which without question entitle them to seals in tins Legislative body, then the gentlemen are willing to go into an or- the many poor families who are driven from their I mnnation homes by the high water. In fact wo already hear of j Mr. I. contended "that Ihe Clerk of ihe late House FTiirn Tarum o Gov. Ihnnoi. At Ihe close of his services nn Sunday afternoon Fathrr Taylor held up the Governor's prnrhunation, appointing a day of thanksgiving, and said; "Brethren, I would read litis paper if I had strength enough left to do it. It is very long and as good as it is long. It ends with the prayer God save the Commonwealth!' Thank God, brethren, that was dan vxtk ago." cases of tho most heart rending description. Success of PI a uk Konds The people of this section are now reaping the benefit of the plank roads one extending lo Roonville, on Ihe north, a distance of thirty two miles ; one to Itridgewaler, about twenty miles to the south, and soon to he extended twenty mile further ; another lo Waterville, twenty miles southwest, and to be extended fifteen miles mors to Hamilton; and iho fourth extending westward to Route, sixteen miles, and form, ing, by junction with others at Rnme, an uninterrupted plank road communication wilh the northern parls of Oneida and Lewis counties, and Lake Ontario and Salmon river in Oswego county. There are also several direct and lateral extensions of this line now in progress and in contemplation, which, when completed, will link the extreme Southern counties of the State, and open an easy and rapid communica tion Itelwecn see tio ns which havo hitherto enjoyed but little intercourse with each other. All the plank roads that have been put in operation in this State, are doing a prosperous and profitable business. The ronds in tins section are all reaping a rich harvest of toll. We mentioned a few days ago, that the Rome andOiwrgo Road had divided six percent, on the profits n ihe last six months, we learn that, altor paying this larce dividend, one third of the lolls have been in veiled a sinking fund, thus making the earn ings of the road during the half year ahoiti nine per cent on its capital stock. The entire cunt of the mad waa about fCvi.tHlO. Since its construction a very la'ge proportion of the travel reaching 0wcgn by way ot Ihe lake lias gone over tins route. o no ticed recently in a Milwaukie, Wisconsin paper, that Ihe receipts lor lolls on the I hiosffo plank riod already amounted lo one hundred ilullars a day, ami it is yet completed only about tweivu nubs, Ui Herald. Nrw Old. k t its, Nov. 2. General Taylor, ihe 1'rcsidcnl elect, hus just arrived in our city. He ia in fine health and spirits A largo concourse of citizens assembled to give him welcome. He waa received wilh due honors. He appears the same Old Zack he was before his elevation to ollice of President. He sojourns at the St. Charles. The most lender hearted man we ever saw waa a shoe-maker, who always shut hia eyes and whistled when he ran his awl into a alios ! had neither power nor right in this, and that Ins duties closed with thu adjournment of the body lhat elected him Why need we talk of an organisation' Our organization is perfect. Let those gentlemen who hvo comr up to disturb Ihe peace of the Slate by acting with a fractious minority, leave the House. As f r me, I will never leave it until 1 do so by Ihe decision of this body upon the question of my right to a seat here, under any outer circumstances, oy no power on earth will I be carried out alive I hold a certificate which entitles mo to a seat in this House on its organization. That no gentleman will deny. It may be decided invalid, but it must be at a future trial. It givea me rights here now, and thf rights I am determined to have and to enjy ." Mr. I'ugh continued his remarks at some length, insisting upon his right, prima farie, to his seat, and upon that construction of tho apportionment iw oi iaai winter as wount tiring his certificate within thai law the ceriilicate desert' bing Intn as a Representative elected in the county of Hamilton. Mr, Snrnrrr. of Hamilton, Whig member from the 1st district, thought if he could have been heard, much diitictilly could bare been avoided. He name here at the usual hour in the morning, and founu a pri-Med organization. He inquired " Have you called 1 In mil ton county f" and was snswered "yes." " Will ynu call it again.'" " Hamilton county in full " You would not allow me even lo present my certificate. You had already preiudied my ease. Yon refused even to look at my ii r linn facie evidence of a right lorn seat. You had decided against me without hen ring toy testimony And now ank of the gentleman who elm mi Iho sent to which I am rniiibd, "Jnes the ouestion dencml upon the constitutionality of the Into apportionment law?" Mr. ' "No!" Mr. Sumter. u Hoes it depend upon the oueilioit whether the provisions of that law were complied with al the election.'" Mr. Puih. No !' Mr SprHnr. The gentleman claims to represent Hamilton comity, and he has been admitted. I mnko no sued claim. I reprereni 1lietirl district in Hamilton eounty. No person appears to claim my poiimn as such representative, 1 prrsmt the legal evideuee of my right to represent that firl district; snd I demand that my credentials be reeeived, considered up on, and thai I be admitted to my seat " Mr. Ltittr.' Forward your ere- ." Tho honorable chairman got a little before his story, but an emphatic twitch at hts,coat tail called him to order, ana mr. hpencer received no second invitation. A resolution was then submitted by Mr. Towns hend of Lorain, in substance as follows: Hesohcd, That Messrs. Spencer, Runynn, Pugh and Pierce, all claiming rights to represent the first district ot Hamilton county, he requested not to irku mi-ii iL-nu in mis uouse, until ail questions in relation to those seats be decided." Mr. Olds desired the indulgence of the assembly, not on nis own account, nor to speak ot liunseii. lie camo here with a higher mission, and had a message oi more moment to deliver. He came to speak the voice of ten thousand freemen, in the ears and to the representatives of a population of two millions of suuis. i tie eyes ot the e people, are on us this day, sou we as meir agents nave an account ol iearlul re-sponsimhty lo render to them if we prove unfaithful. If diificulties arisf it is our duty lo exercise mutual forbearance. As in duty bour.d, we propose to meet our brethren in a spirit of concession. It was my luck, contrary from that of my Whig friends, lo have arri. ved at this House at an enrly hour this morning. I found hero a hnsty organization being commenced; certificates were presented and members were sworn in. Hut there are members on our side who present certificates whose seats are claimed by others. So it is upon the other side. Difficulties exist neither party can effect a legal organization separately, and both cannot come together for that purpose. There are two separate lists of members. Upon your side the rights ot four persons to seats are contested on ours but two. We offer our list ; let it be entered on yours. In a spirit ol candor this offer was made. If it is not met in the same spirit, we are prepared to consider and acl upon the resolution introduced by Air. lownshend, and with the exclusions provided fur in that resolution, wo are prepared to unite wilh you, and assist in Ihe organization of the House. 1 speak as to fair and candid men. We will not cavil about barren technicalities. We do not inquire into the rights of your Chairman or Clerk, nor do we deem it materia who has or shall administer to members their oaths of ollice. Members may legally take their official oaths before leaving home, or at the mayor's or a justices ollice in litis city. We have been sworn hy an officer duly empowered to administer the proper nath. The cer tificate that formation the evidence nf the administra tion nf that oath is now in the hands of the man who, by courtesy mid common consent, has acted in the premises, in other assemblies, whose precedents are valuable to us. This man has acted, and has the proper evidence. If the members upon tho other side are inclined to oiler lurther propositions ot coin promise, then wo claim to be heard in the name ol a peaeelul and law abiding people. Mr. WIntel y wished to know the extent and fairness of Mr Olds' proposition. " Messrs. Spencer and Runyan have come from Cincinnati, and it is said that that Ihey have nothing but an abstract of votes s lhat the case t tan their certificates be seen i Mr. Sncncer " There is a copy on file in the office if the Secretary nf Slate." Mr. Olds "The freiitleman seeks to know the fairness of my proof. Mr. IVhittly made some temarks upon Hie value of ahatracls as proof, and concluded that if abstracts are to be admitted as proof, nil persons havinir abstracts. on both sides, must be admitted. Mr. Olds We ask that if one member is admit ted on proper and conclusive evidence, others ntsy be allowed to come in on the samo terms. A ceriilicate under the county seal is not prima facia evidence unless Mr. It'hittlu We don't want to arcuo the aues- liun of legality." Lauplilcr, Mr. Later " 1 do hope you II preserve order we've got tolerable orderly already." Mr. i'ugn rend a section ol the statute upon the iubject of cert.ficates. " Now Judge Spencer, have you got that certificate r .Mr aptnrtr. I huve. Mr. Pugh. Did nut tho Clerk refuse you such an one f I Mr. Sptnrer. He did not." Mr. Puzh. Will the gentleman have Ihe certifi cate read i " Mr. Spencer. I have no objection." Mr. Spencer prepared to hand up his certificate to be read. Mr. Pugh. " I don t want it. 1 ve gut a cony, producing a piper. Cries of read, read." t voice. I move that tho apportionment law be read at the same tune." Mr. Leiter " Gentlemen going lo read that kind of laws and constitutions, with all that kind of jam of people here, don't seem right to me." 1 lie ceriilicate ol Air. l ugti, as elected to represent Hamilton county, was then read, as alst the appor tionment law relating to Hamilton county. Mr. Leiter. Is ihe certificate of Mr. Spencer on file in our House f " Aroicr,.1 Nut yet." Mr. L'ittr. Yon havo been called ' Mr. I'if'h insisted that he is the representative from Hamilton county, and read a portion of tfie report of the committee of the Senate, which reported the apportionment bill of the last session- He insist. ed upon his right, prima facie, to a seal, even admit ting ins claim to tu wrong, and insisted strongly upon the value of rights which might be holden in wrong of others. He quoted Htackitone : "If the SheritV (who is the reluming officer in England) be bribed, he shall he fined, but the member si i all have the seat until regularly ousted by tl.e body to which he is returned " Mr. Manfort moved to amend the resolution of Mr. Townshend so that it should provide lhat all persons having s certain kind of certificates should bo admitted, and that all others should be referred to the committee of Privileges and Elections, after the organization of the House. . Mr. Olds. It is useless to offer resolutions unless men are allowed to vole " Mr. Leiter. Forward your certificates and come forward and be sworn, and then we'll let ynu vote." Mr. Miller opposed the admission of all the members from Hamilton county. " Can'Veiity-four members vote in organizing the House, when Ihe Constitution provides thai the House shall consist of only scvcnty-lwof There's forty two members that have been regularly sworn, and rather than organize ihe House with tuo many, we d belter have too lew. Lei em go back to the people, and let this fractious minor ity break up the Legislature if they want to. We'll revolutionize and have a new Constitution and get the power into our hands, and we'll break down all this aristocracy and monopolies and banks, and all them sortol things. Now I know there a forty-two mem hers that has been regularly sworn in ; and I don't wain tuo rigni ot tue people should ne sacrificed by a minority of thirty-two to forty -two. Go back, gentlemen, in a solemn column, to your constituents, and we'll have a new Constitution and an end toeall monopolies. Tremendous applause You'd better go home, and then we'll have a revolution. That's just what we want of you." Applause. .Mr. teller "Try to be in order, gentlemen. Co lumbus is a great place any how." Mr. Pugh suggested that the Senate, in tome case of contest, had received certificates and admitted members under precisely the same circumstances that Ihe v lugs now urge to reject the Democratic membera from Hamilton. Mr. Olils The Senate is ihe iudire nf the aualifica. lions of its own members. We are here for the purpose of organization, and are not to be drawn Irom our position. We stand here determined to do right and resist iho wrong; and I make this proposition: let the naiuca of our membera be entered upon your lists, and wo will accept your chairman, provided ynu will take a Clerk from us say Mr Switl or Mr. lownsnenu. juries ol "not agreed, not agreed, j In Ihe organization of this House we desire to have a representative, and in all proper ways to secure our rights, wo will stay here, it necessary, until the sun of next summer shines upon our heads. Mr. Tnwnshmd gave, in a few words, his reasons lor offering his resolution. Mr, McClur supported the resolution, in a speech of some length, drclannir his independence of both par ties, and hia willingness to do everything lo conciliate and to assist in preparing for Ihe legislative duties which the people expected to be performed. He desired to stand between Iho parties and to see that no wrong waa dune to either, or by either. Himself snd the mover of the resolution stood upon similar ground 1 liey desired to he the pacihcstnrs ot tins tteueral Assembly "Come up," said he, "and let the Free Suiters settle tho dilhcully." Mr. Olds arose amid cries of " question, question," A eoice." W ho are to vote upon the question ?" Mr, Leiler. " Tlmse who have forwarded their credentials lo the proper ollieer." Mr. Olds If our credentials can be received, as I have aeen others received wt;liout question or examination.".We. rfirr. " Now if the House will only lei me speak. Every certificate haa been received by me, and 1 have examined them all; and they are nghtA' Laughter " If you will present Ihe same kind of evidence, that we hive, il will bo received." The yeas and nays being called, Mr. Townsend moved a call of the limine. Mr. Uigurr " It seems to me, gentlemen, that we are not limiting any progress. H iving aire mly mode a motion to adjourn which received no indulgence from the House, I do not feel st liberty lo make an. other; bull appeal to amue gentleman to renew the mutton made by me early in the allernnoii. It i"es seem to me, Ihal if we cm adjourn until, say to-mor row morning, that we ma) meet, consult, and deter' mine our real and relative positions, such counsels will prevail, thai we can return to tins place in the morning wilh almost every questiuu nf difficulty set tied and out of lite way) Cries of " Not agreed Not agreed.' 1 Well then, gentlemen, I have nothing to say. Let it be just ns you like " Mr, Olds. "Did 1 understand that there was a call?" Mr. Ltiter.e." Mr. Olds " We snk to have our list taken, and our names called that wo may vote." Mr. Leiter. " Present your certificstes to our clerk." Wr. Olds. Wo have an organization. Present your certificates and we will rcceivo you wilh open arms." Laughte. 1' ho call of the House being made, forty-one members answered. Mr. Higher. There is no quorum present. The only motion in order is a motion to adjourn. Wr. Leiter. This is for the first step of a preliminary organization. We ha'n't yet a full organization. The question being declared to be on the amendment of the resolution, the vole stood as follows : Avis Messrs Armstrong, llreslin, Hurt, Hrewer, Cockerel, Dalzell, Uresbaeli, Hiirbin, tdson, French, Johnson of Medina, Keller, King, Long, Larnnor, Leiter, Monfurt, Morrow, Morrison, Mutt, Moore, Myers, Miller, Horns, rotter, Kingwnod, Hoe titer, Smart, Sheldon, Truman, Vurhes, Van Ruskirk, Whitcly Plugs Messrs. Uiggerand Kiddle a. Messrs. Puirh and Pierce declined voting. Mr. Riddle dented the right to call, and several others did not answer. Mr. Letter. The quslion is now on the resolution as amended. Mr. Spencer May 1 address a few words" Mr, Letter. If the ireutleman will bring himself within the rule. fOrder, ordei.l The Clerk will read the resolution. "Clerk reads A voice, Low-der "fa lauirh 1 " Louder" Tap pi a use "Give it to Swilt ; he can rend it applause. The Clerk still reads. " Louder," from all parts of the House Mr. Speucer inquired if it was intended by the resolution to embrace within its provinions nol merely the credentials of members yet to be o Iff red, bulalno those winch had already been received but were subject to contest. Mr. Monfort explained his amendment as intended only lo apply lo members whose credentials were not received at that time ; those who had presented their certificates being, by its intent, entitled without ques tion to seats. .Wr. Spenetr. Then I've nothing lo say. The question wna then In ken on the resolution, as amended, and resulted as follows: Ayks Messrs. Armstrong, Bresliu, Hurt, Brewer, Cockerel, Dresliach, Kdson, French, Johnson of Medina, Keller, King, Lonjf, Larimore, Leiter, Monfort, Morris, Mott, Moore, Myers, M tiler, Norris, Potter, Rocdler, Sheldon, Truman, Vorhes, Van Ruskirk 'J7. Messrs. Pugh and Pierce declined voting. Noes not declared. Mr. Philips, of Champaign, asked leave to record his vole. .Wr. Ltittr. Call the counties. " Montgomery " " Louder " laughter Mr. Holcomb. The House will come to order. A motion was nnde by Mr. Olds In adjourn, which wan put by Mr. Holcomb, and carried, and the Whigs left the House, which stood adjourned until 10 o'clock of Tuesday. The Locofoco members, with their organisation un der their Chairman, Mr. Leiter, retained possession of the House all night. The business performed waa an occasional call of thu counties, interspersed with short naps and lonir yawns. The Chairman nodded visibly, yawned audibly, and rubbed his eyes emphatically, and while under the influence of drowsiness, made terrible havoc with the Knglish language. Tho commencement of tho second day promises to be like the first, except tint the Locofocos have organized a gang of body guards to exclude the nun elct from the 1111 They have the bell of Ihe Hun House In their possorsion, and there is every prospect lhat the scenes of disorder slid violence ol yesterday will bo acted over again, to dny. Hpeaker ol' the Senate. Mr. Rami all, of Ashtabula, was this afternoon elected Speaker of the Senate, on the ltith balloting. The vote stood Randall 19 Ueiinison Ll Ik' aver 4 The State House Hell. We were in error yesterday, in saying that the Slnte House bell was made to give forth a somewhat unusual sound befort the ceremony of "putting through" the Locofoco members in the matter of their oath of office. They did not ring the bell nor was it their purpose that it shuuld be done. A bystander seeing what was going forward, attempted to attract attention by an effort lo ring the bell; but before he had time to do so, Me fares wai matted. An hour after, the person employed to put up the time-pieces, attended to thai duty, and fuund the Locofocos occupying seats with great gravity and they still adhere to them with wonderful tenacity; not even leaving them to go to their meals or lodging. A guard was stationed in the belfry of the State House, lo prevent its being rung. And these are the penple who talk about bullies, procured to interrupt the business of legislation ! F.Ani.r Risi.yg Its auvaktaoki ts a political roiBT of virw. ll is not always those who rise earliest that pei form the most labor. Onr Locofococous-ins-in law, sat up all night before last in order to begin work betimes yesterday morning. The result was that their matters went on so poorly through the day, that they were forced to sit up all of last night in order to make up for a bad day's work. These things will wear them uul, and ihere will bo nothing done. This is improper. Why, gentlemen, this business of legislating is too great a luxury to be consumed in this way. It must bo taken in quantities to suit the constitution, otherwise it is injurious. The Old Game. The Statesman is again trying to bring odium upon the people of this city, by advertising them as participants in a mob al the State House. This game his been repeatedly attempted by that piper heretofore, and is a business of which il should (il il knows how) be ashamed. Resides being otherwise disreputable it is as usual an utter falsehood. There was yesterday il is true a large crowd In the Slate House, con sisting of Whigs and Locofocos, which waa at times disorderly, and which deserved rebuke. It was com posed mostly of strangers. No prominent citizen of Columbus on either side had any thing to do with it ; and no one governed by any sense of propriety should have any thing to do with it. The attempt to charge the people of Columbus with proceedings in which they do not participate and over which tbey have no control, is beneath even the Statesman or i it is nott it should be. TTWe received this day, a call from Mr. Charles 11. Urough, editor of the Cincinnati Knquirer, who was the person hinted at In the Journal of yesterday aa having appeared in the Representatives' Hall with a brace of pistols in hia pockets, and we lake great pleasure in stating lhat we are satisfied front Mr. li rough's assurances that our informant was mistaken in regard to the fact. Such being the case, our commentary upon tho heroism of the supposed act falls to the ground, and cannot apply lo Mr, 11 rough. The practice of carrying concealed weapons is a bad one, and wo fell ourselves called upon to speak freely and forcibly upon an instance which appeared so thgrant. The warmth of our remarks was excusable had Ihey been based upon a true rep rl. As it is, il was powder thrown away. We feel obliged to Mr. Urough for calling to act us right upon a matter in which we had done him unintentional injustice. (LT The Locofocos of the House of Representatives are now reaping ihe fruits of their fraudulent attempt to get possession of the House of Representatives of the Slate by stealing into the Hall at an unseasonable hour and bringing themselves loan unjust and impracticable organization. This Ihey arc already beginning to see, and as a consequence (heir elf iris are redoubled to induce the Whig members to come in and hlplhein out nf their dilemma. This, we believe, no Whig in the House ia disposed lo do. They have made their bed they have made it after a deliberate survey nf Ihe whole ground. Nut one of ihe circumstances in which they are placi d is aceidcnlal. They have surrounded themselves with plots ol their ow n hatching ; and it they have been taken in their own snare, Ihey have themselves lo thank for it. Let them tie in the bed which their own hands have made, and let no Whig, either from pily or a baser motive, interpose to soreen them ihe punishment which is not more there wsrd than tho consequence of their dements. tji mtion ron Tint Ci ui"ts. " If a man leavrs London on Monday at noon, and travel west with ihe apparent upeed nf (lie nun, so as to make a cireiul nf Orgamzrition of the House Tho House of Representatives is elected every year, no member holding over from the previousyear.-When they assemblo they must meet as strangers, no , one being entitled to vote until he has shown himself lo be properly elected. There being no Speaker and no Clerk, Ihere is nobody entitled by law to re-ceivo the credentials ; and as no one is entitled to vote until his credentials are shown, there is in the nature of things a dijjiculty in taking the first step, unless, by common consent, a mode be adopted satisfactory to all. The tiling has been done so often, however, that a usago has been established a mode which upon reason and experience, is found the most satisfactory. and which ha roun info a parliamentary law, and is as binding as any parliamentary law whatever. This is lhat, if any difficulty arise ns to the person who shall preside for the time being, the Clerk of the pre vious session shall call the House to order, receive Ihe credentials, and havo the members sworn in, who may then elect a Speaker by their own votes it hay. ing been ascertained who has a right to vole. But suppose Iwo persons claim a right to tho same seat, how shall it be determined which shall lake it ? IW0 and reason have settled that also. The law provides that the person elected, shall present a certain kind of certificate of hi election. That certificate, made in due legal form, entitles the holder lo his seat, until they shall have organized, and Ihe certificate proved lo be erroneous. Thus, Ihe only question lo deter mine is, whether Ihe certificate be in due form. That is a matter involving very little discretion on tho pari of the officer, and it is rare that it occasions any difficulty. It never was designed, and it is not reasonable thai the officer thus calling the House to order for Ihe mere purpose of organization, should decide any grave questions. With these preliminary elementary ideas, which nobody questions, we shall have no trouble in arriving at a clear and correct judgment aa to the merits of the controversy in the present House of Representatives. Tho dilliculty is mainly, if notexclusiyely in reward to the members from Hamilton county. The apportionment law under which the present General As. sembly is elected, taking into view the immense pop- uiaumi oi namiuon county, mtkes two electoral districts mid thus divided, they are among the largest districts in the State. Thus each district elects its own Representatives. Under this law one district has two (iho smaller distiicl) and the other three Representatives, making for the county, in , five Representatives. Under the old law, the county had but four. Indeed if this law be not valid there is no law lo determine how many Representatives Hamilton county is entitled to; no law lo determine where the election in that county shall be held; and no law which by any sort of election would entitle any one citizen of that county to scat in the Legislature more man any other citizen. If this law be invalid as to that county, ihen there is no legal means of determining who their Representatives are. Every vo-ler in the counly has as good a legal claim to a seat as any other; because, without this law there is no law to govern tho subject. Acc'irdu.g to law, what must be the form of cre dential? It must be lhat such and such men are elected from one district, and such and such other men from the other district. It the ceriilicate simply states that five men arc elected from Hamilton coun ly, naming thorn, it is nol valid. The question is, under Ihe law, who is entitled lo represent each district f To give a general certificate of five members from that county, or five certificates to persons designating them simply aa from thai county, is not in accordance with any tow on the statute book or tlsetrhers. There might as well be one general certificate that seventy-two persons naming them, were elected to tho House from the Stile of Ohio, not specifying the districts represented by them resjwclivcly, or separate certificates of thu same purport. Nobody would honestly claim such a certificate to be iu due form. Yot the principle is the same. Now what should the officer, presiding fur the mere temporary purpose of organization, do? Undoubtedly if any body presented ce.tifkales from those two districts, ttrfordintoifttpresrnlfiiu), he should give them seats. If no such certificates were presented, it should be declared that it did nol appear thai any one was legally entitled to to those seals; because as we said before, there is no other law on Ihe subject, and the seals should be left vacant until it could be nude salisfiiclorily to appear who were entitled to fill them. Rut the Locofocos claim lhat law lo be unconstitu tional. Is it conceded lobe unconstitutional . No. The majority of the Legislature that passed it believed it constitutional. The Govrrnor and Attorney General and all the State oflicera believed the same, and do still. All then that can be said in regard to it is, lhat a question is raisea as to its consliiutionslity. It has not been decided, either by popular vole or judicial determination to be unconstitutional. Call it then, fo the sake of a clear understanding, a question, and lhat is all that any body can make of it. Now who should decide lhat question t Will any temperate, truthful man be able lo say that the tem porary officer of the House, put there merely to orga nize anu get ready to proceed to business, that As should declare a law of the State repealed, and announce lhat certain gentlemen, not elected in pursuance nf any law are entitled lo their seats? What has he to do bul to proceed according to the laws of the State, unlil those laws shall have been determined by some decision or some vote to be invalid f If ho attempts to do otherwise, we leave it lo all men whe ther he do nut strp aside from duty, and commit outrage.We appeal to all mrn, whether persons about to perpetrate such an acl would not bo likely to feel the need of sharp practice and devices ? and whether their consciousness would not be such aa lo Irad them into an attempt to gain something by tritk t Accordingly we see what we see. At an hour in the morning altogether unusual, and so early that many are still at breakfast, Ihe perpetrators of this scheme ft& posses sion of the State Hutt. They do net wait for Ihe body to assemble in the usual manner ; they do not call upon the old clerk to organise ; but tkty who are lo be benefitted by il, put one of their own number in the chair They do not call (he roll in the usual manner ; that might give time for Ihe House to assemble, and give other a chance to be heard. Nn I This counly of Hamilton, of all others, is called first. Five gentlemen atep forward, and while a member ia endeavoring to arrest the attention of the assumed Speaker, the oath is administered, and the fivr gentlemen are declared enliiled In aeats nt according lo any Uw, uui in ntKnntctutgta violation of tkt met under which Ihe Uenetal Assembly is elected ! This done, what now can they do? or rather, what can they not do? When Ihe Whigs arrive al the usual hour, what do they find ? They find a gam has been played. They find the seals not vacant awaiting the exhibition of credentials ; bul filled in part with interlopers. 1 hat the law under w hirh they have assembled has been declared by the temporary occupant of the chair lo be null and void, and that unless they are willing to proceed on ihe ground that it is welt to give up their seals to persons uoi authorised by any law to fill them nn orgamxiiion can tak place. When Ihey ask flint HamiTtoi county shall be called in order that they may see what s-irl of claim is presented, and to enable the persons realty elected lo present tAeir credentials, they are inlnrnud that thiscanimi be done. Thatihe mailer h been decided. In other words, that a mob lias taken possession, and unli sa ihey will submit, (he uouse cauiini organize. e say a mob, because we do nol know what other name toapi.lv to s art of ... ilemen assuming to act in cneerl, independent of law and in violation ol it. Of course Ihe Whigs do nut present their credentials to ihe arbitrament of surh a tribunal. They had nn voice in designating the oili-c -rs They are n.it otlicers desiirnated bv u.mm mtxA parliamentary law lhat pnrp. sr. And as to fair-nets, thai h.is already been tested, by their resotting lo a iriri lo gel a question decided be lure it could be heard, and in the absence of those interested; hy s, course every way characterized by odimis sharp practice. And so Ihe House remains nut organism, , tin ' ol doing u Imi been attempted by Hie Whigs and resisted by the rah.tl (n poar-iui i iu Hull Thus matters viand tor Hip present. H his I n asked why the W higs did u..t mxl,ri. pate tins trx k, and do il tliemsilvesr ll would l.i.e been caavcnmiKh, In be imr. H-.l Ihe hies do imt Iheeaiih in twenty f.-ur Imurs, wh. n and where r. -gd the bu.m.ss f Irguktmn as a men. msiiVr nf ..,, un-mmiuiiaiiisiirsi ten nun inn u n lues- wit. Ihey took upon M nrgamialmit of l,r House Jn"T' , i r L. M WniWr l" W dt',r"i""1 ' lw "d jusl.ee. I lie aim nuorv lak.n rmin i I' In U.I. .!.!. ....Ll.. I ii.u j. .... .i j s . . . . 4 piper, simple aa it may appear at Itisi glance, will puzzle and afford much amusement to aoy of ymit readers who will lake the trouble of giving it a Id lie thought, and if .hey give ti a Mile lliniiulii. mr wctd 1 fr il Ihey will give it a good deal In-fore they arrive I al any satisfactory solution Patriot, ihey do ntfrei the need of anu trirls : omd ttul . rAer cvnimt to piuy (Am. nor ( ir lAtm played They run no rates of that sort. 1 h(y rntrr into no sueh eomprhtiou. Thru hrf n full Kwstiuvsntts i f thr justice- nf their cattfe ; nd they wti not'ttgt,t thtmseires Syany mean triumph n'uthtr by mm h. MM J ION.